The Powers of the Presidency

Key Terms

1

A Formal Rule or Regulation instructing executive branch officials on how to carry out their jobs

Executive Order

2

This Power of the Diplomatic Powers to formally recognize the legitimacy of a foreign government.

Diplomatic Recognition

3

The Four Judicial Powers in addition to the appointment of Judges

Reprieve, Pardon, Amnesty, Commute 

4

Consists of a number of separate offices that help the president formulate policy

Executive Office of the President 

5

Made up off all people who work for the executive branch and president.

The President’s Administration 

Presidents Executive Powers

1

This power allows me to create treaties, executive agreements between the U.S. and the head of a foreign Government.

Diplomatic Power

2

This power allows the ensure the defense and security of the nation and its interest around the world.

Military Powers

3

This power allows the president to veto a law. 

Legislative Powers

4

A power to federally appoint judges, to reprieve, to pardon, to amnesty, to commute.

Judicial Power

5

A power to shape their message through media sources and set party agenda as a party leader.

Informal Power

Presidents Administration

1

I support the president, I am the President of the Senate, I cast the tie breaking vote

Vice President

2

I am a group of senior officials, and meet regularly to advise the president on important matters

The Cabinet

3

I advise the president on legal issues and ensure their actions are in accordance with the laws.

Presidential Counsel

4

I am appointed by the President to oversee his or her daily operations and provide recommendations for political strategy.

Chief of Staff

5

I house the presidents key personal and political staff. 

The White House Office 

Review

1

I serve in the lower chamber, I am part of the Nevada Four, I serve in the

The House of Representatives 

2

I serve in the upper chamber, I can filibuster and invoke clotures, serve for six years, I serve in 

The Senate 

3

I am unalive for 90 percent of the time, introduced in the House or Senate, the President can veto me. 

A Bill

4

If I am 35 years old, lived in the country for 14 years, and a natural born citizen, I can be elected as the 

The President 

5

The Senate and House of Representatives are part of  the (     ) branch to hold the President accountable, who is part of the (       ) branch.

Legislative and Executive