AP Gov Article 2 - Fast & Curious

What are some examples of presidential powers?

• Negotiating international treaties, managing state budgets, overseeing local law enforcement

• Appointing state governors, approving Supreme Court decisions, creating new laws

• Vetoing legislation, appointing federal judges, serving as commander-in-chief

• Issuing driver's licenses, setting tax rates, declaring war

How does the president use executive orders to implement policy?

• By seeking approval from the Supreme Court

• By submitting the order to a national referendum

• By obtaining a majority vote from state governors

• By issuing directives that have the force of law without needing approval from Congress.

What is the significance of the president's veto power?

• The president's veto power allows them to override a bill passed by Congress.

• The president's veto power allows them to propose a bill to Congress.

• The president's veto power allows them to reject a bill passed by Congress.

• The president's veto power allows them to approve a bill passed by Congress.

Explain the concept of 'executive privilege' in relation to presidential powers.

• The power that allows the president to control the legislative branch

• The power that allows the president to appoint Supreme Court justices without Senate confirmation

• The power that allows the president to withhold information from the public or Congress in the interest of national security or the functioning of the executive branch.

• The power that allows the president to declare war without congressional approval

What are the limitations on the president's power to issue executive orders?

• Constitution, judicial review, and congressional legislation

• International organizations

• Local municipalities

• State governors

How does the president's veto power serve as a check on the legislative branch?

• By rejecting legislation passed by the legislative branch

• By signing legislation passed by the legislative branch

• By proposing legislation to the legislative branch

• By appointing members to the legislative branch

Discuss the role of the president as the commander in chief of the military.

• The president has the authority to make key military decisions and strategic choices in times of war.

• The president has no authority over the military

• The president can only make military decisions with approval from Congress

• The president's role as commander in chief is purely ceremonial

What is the process for the president to negotiate and sign treaties with foreign nations?

• By consulting with the Supreme Court

• Through the advice and consent of the Senate

• By making the decision unilaterally without any input

• By seeking approval from the House of Representatives

Explain the concept of 'imperial presidency' and its implications for presidential powers.

• A president who is elected by the people and has limited power, always following the limits set by the Constitution.

• A president who shares power and authority with other branches of government, never exceeding the limits set by the Constitution.

• A president who has very little power and authority, often unable to make any significant decisions.

• A president who has accumulated significant power and authority, often exceeding the limits set by the Constitution.

How does the president's power to grant pardons and reprieves reflect the principle of checks and balances?

• It allows the president to override the decisions of the executive branch.

• It provides a check on the judicial branch's power to impose punishment.

• It gives the president unlimited power over the judicial branch.

• It provides a check on the legislative branch's power to make laws.