Key Concepts of the Executive Branch in AP Gov

The video provides a comprehensive review of the executive branch, focusing on the president's powers derived from the US Constitution and amendments. It discusses the structure of the executive office, including various councils and cabinets. The video differentiates between formal and informal presidential powers, highlighting roles in legislation, judiciary, diplomacy, and military. It also covers executive privilege and orders, emphasizing their impact on presidential authority.

From which article of the US Constitution does the president derive their powers?

• Article 1

• Article 4

• Article 2

• Article 3

Which amendment is known as the 'lame duck' amendment?

• 19th Amendment

• 25th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 20th Amendment

What does the 22nd Amendment limit?

• The president's term to two terms

• The president's power to declare war

• The president's ability to veto bills

• The president's power to appoint judges

Which office is part of the executive branch and advises the president on national security?

• Department of Commerce

• Office of Management and Budget

• National Security Council

• Department of Labor

What is one of the most notable formal powers of the president?

• Commander-in-Chief

• Morale Builder

• Budget Setter

• Crisis Manager

Which role does the president play in negotiating treaties?

• Economic Leader

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

What is an example of an informal power of the president?

• Granting pardons

• Reporting on the State of the Union

• Commander-in-Chief

• Morale Builder

What is a pocket veto?

• A direct veto by the president

• A veto where the president does not sign a bill and Congress is not in session

• A veto where the president crosses out parts of a bill

• A veto that requires Senate approval

What must happen for a treaty negotiated by the president to be ratified?

• Approval by the Vice President

• Approval by the Senate with a two-thirds majority

• Approval by the Supreme Court

• Approval by the House of Representatives

What was the result of the Supreme Court case US v. Nixon?

• The president can refuse to spend money appropriated by Congress

• The president can issue executive orders without any restrictions

• The president has absolute executive privilege

• There is no absolute privilege of immunity for the president