Powers of the President

What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution provide for the President, and what is it an example of?

• President Johnson was granted power by Congress to "do what was needed, to win the war". It is an example of the presidency expanding it's powers by an Act of Congress.

• President Johnson was granted power by Congress to “take all necessary steps, including the use of armed forces”. It is an example of the presidency expanding it's powers by a Constitutional Amendment.

• President Johnson was granted power by Congress to “take all necessary steps, including the use of armed forces”. It is an example of the presidency expanding it's powers by an Act of Congress.

• President Johnson had his power checked by the heavily dominated Republican Congress, and it is an example of the presidency having its power limited by an Act of Congress.

Where does the president get their power from?

• The Constitution

• From the Courts

• From Acts of Congress

• From the people

• Article II

These are all examples of the presidents Judicial Powers except.

• Reprieve

• Pardon

• Original Jurisdiction

• Commutation

• Amnesty

An Executive Agreement is?

• An agreement made between the President and a member of Congress to pass a bill.

• An agreement made between the President and the Leader of another nation that does not need the consent of the Senate.

• An agreement made between the President and a member of their cabinet to offer discretionary funding towards a pet project of the cabinet member.

• An agreement made between the President and members of Congress to appoint judges to the Federal Court System.

The president makes treaties with other countries, and a treaty is a formal written agreement between two or more countries. What are the steps to ratify a treaty?

• Meeting, Negotiation, Ratification

• Negotiation, Signing, Ratification

• Meeting, Drafting, Negotiation, Signing

• Negotiation, Ratification, Approval

Which of the following are examples of the presidents ceremonial duties?

• Lighting of the National Christmas Tree

• Entertaining foreign dignitaries

• Proposing treaties to foreign dignitaries

• Laying a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

What responsibilities does the president have as the leader of his political party?

• Appear on late-night TV shows to do interviews

• Propose legislation at the State of the Union

• Appear at fundraisers, rallies, and endorse candidates

• Propose Executive Agreements to foreign dignitaries

There are no limits to Executive Privilege. True or False?

• True

• False

All are examples of the limits to the Presidents power EXCEPT?

• Congress’ power of the purse

• Federal Bureaucracy

• Congress' power to Impeach

• The House of Representatives power to confirm Judicial Appointments

The 22nd Amendment applies to the president in what capacity?

• Limits President to 2 terms and a total of 10 years

• Lame Duck period shortened

• Gives the President the right to Free Speech

• Allows the president to invoke Executive Privilege