Presidential Powers

Front

Article II of the Constitution describes the job of the __________ branch.

Back

Executive

Front

Besides the President, who else is included in the executive branch?

Back

Vice President

Front

What is a pardon?

Back

When federal criminal offenses are forgiven

Front

The President acts as _______________ of the armed forces.

Back

commander-in-chief

Front

The President appoints ambassadors, Supreme Court Justices and federal court judges, and Cabinet members.

Back

True

Front

What is a President Cabinet?

Back

People in charge of the executive branch departments

Front

The President uses a variety of powers to carry out his job as Chief Executive. For example,_____________ are statements or proclamations that have the force of law.

Back

executive orders

Front

Which is a historical example of an executive order?

Back

The removal of Japanese Americans to Internment Camps

Front

Congress has to ratify an executive order

Back

False