Constitution and Presidential Powers Flashcard

Front

What is one way that Article II of the Constitution has contributed to the creation of the federal bureaucracy?

Back

It gives the President the power to consult with the heads of the executive departments.

Front

What is the correct line of presidential succession according to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947? Options: Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate majority leader, Vice President, Speaker of the House, president pro tempore of the Senate

Back

Vice President, Speaker of the House, president pro tempore of the Senate

Front

The President is responsible for what part of the federal government?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

Identify the 3 formal qualifications for the President.

Back

Age - 35
Citizenship - Natural Born
Years lived in the US - 14

Front

Which statement best describes the changing role of the executive bureaucracy? Options: The power and responsibility of the president has grown. The power of the President has stayed the same.

Back

The power and responsibility of the president has grown.

Front

The number of presidential electors in a State is determined by the number of its ________.

Back

members of Congress

Front

How can the Supreme Court limit the growth of presidential power?

Back

rule the President's Executive Orders unconstitutional

Front

Using the chart above, what would be the most likely cause of the large expansion of federal employees in the years of 1940-1945? Options: World War I, World War II

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World War II

Front

The Constitution requires the President to execute

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all federal laws

Front

Which role is the President using when he signed the trade agreement with Mexico and Canada?

Back

Chief Diplomat