9.1 - Sources of Presidential Power

The Constitution gives the power to carry out laws to the

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• president

• people

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What is one reason why the Founders chose to create a strong executive?

• to prevent the executive from becoming a tyrant

• to hold the legislature in check

• to follow the structure of successful European governments

• to follow the structure of the Articles of Confederation

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The Constitution states that the president has the power to

• make laws

• declare laws unconstitutional

• vote for or against bills

• execute laws

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What powers are claimed by the president but not clearly stated in the Constitution?

• inherent powers

• expressed powers

• executive powers

• related powers

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Which president greatly expanded the role of the president in steering the economy during an economic crisis?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin Roosevelt

• George W. Bush

• Harry Truman

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Which power enables the president to withhold from Congress and the courts information about communications between the president and his or her advisors? Need a Hint?

• executive privilege

• executive mandate

• veto power

• power of reprieve

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Which power serves as a check by the president on the legislative branch?

• power to impeach

• power to grant reprieves

• power to execute laws

• power to veto

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When the president attends a ribbon-cutting ceremony, what role is being carrying out?

• party leader

• chief executive

• head of state

• chief diplomat

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Which of the following is an example of the president carrying out the role of legislative leader?

• The president implements the laws that Congress passes.

• The president negotiates a treaty with Mexico.

• The president appoints heads of executive agencies.

• The president delivers the State of the Union address.

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Which power serves as a check by the judicial branch on the president?

• power to appoint judges

• power to approve judicial appointments

• power to override a veto

• power to declare an executive order unconstitutional

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