Sources of Power POTUS lesson

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What were the two problems that the Framers of the Constitution had when writing the Constitution?

• Lack of military power

• Inadequate representation

• The Articles of Confederation’s failure

• Founders' distrust in direct participation by the people in decision making

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How does the Constitution describe the powers of the president?

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Clear and specific

Broad and vague

Limited and precise

Non-existent

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Which of the following are key presidential powers as defined in the Constitution?

• Veto legislation

• Appoint Supreme Court Justices

• Execute laws

• Command the military

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Which of the following can the president do with Senate approval?

• Declare war

• Make treaties with foreign nations

• Appoint ambassadors and federal judges

• Amend the Constitution

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How can Presidents justify their actions?

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By following public opinion

Through the use of their inherent powers

By obtaining a Supreme Court ruling

By passing new legislation

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Which country elects its president through the Electoral College system?

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How have recent presidents used media to influence their power?

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By writing newspaper articles

By using social media

By sending out weekly newsletters

By hosting radio contests

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What is Executive Privilege?

• The right of the president to declare war without Congress approval

• The right of the president and other high-ranking executive officers to refuse to testify before Congress or a court

• The right of the president to veto bills without any possibility of Congress overriding the veto

• The right of the president to issue executive orders without judicial review

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Is Executive Privilege explicitly named in the Constitution?

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Yes, it is clearly outlined in the Constitution

No, it is not named in the Constitution

Yes, it is mentioned in the Bill of Rights

No, but it is an amendment to the Constitution

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What is a mandate in the context of presidential power?

• A formal declaration of war

• An authorization to act given to a representative

• A public speech given by the president

• A written request for policy changes

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What does the term "Impeach" mean in the context of presidential powers?

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To elect a public official to office

To accuse a public official of misconduct in offic

To remove a public official from office without trial

To give a public official a formal warning

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How was Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial concluded?

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Who was the only president to be impeached twice?

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Which of the following are roles of the president?

• Chief Executive

• Economic Planner

• Party Leader

• Supreme Judge

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What is the term used to describe the president's role as the symbol of all the people of the nation?

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Chief Executive

Head of State

Commander in Chief

Chief Diplomat

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What role does the President play as the Head of State?

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As the Chief Executive, what is the President responsible for?

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What does the President do as the Chief Agenda Setter?

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Signs bills into law

Vetoes legislation

Gives the State of the Union address and makes rec

Oversees the federal budget

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What are the official qualifications required to be president of the United States?

• Native born

• U.S. resident for 14 years

• 35 years of age

• Registered Voter

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How many terms is a president limited to, or what is the maximum number of years they can serve if they succeed another president?

• 3 terms of 4 years or 12 total years in office

• 2 terms of 4 years or 10 total years in office

• 2 terms of 5 years or 10 total years in office

• Unlimited terms as long as they are elected