Exploring Implied Presidential Powers

Exploring Implied Presidential Powers

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video explores the powers of the U.S. President, distinguishing between expressed, informal, and inherent powers. It highlights the President's role as Commander-in-Chief, his influence in foreign policy through executive agreements, and his ability to issue executive orders. The video also discusses the checks on presidential power, such as the War Powers Resolution and executive privilege, and concludes with a reflection on the balance of power between the President and Congress.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is not a literal power of the President according to the Constitution?

Commanding the army and navy

Receiving foreign ambassadors

Negotiating executive agreements

Declaring war

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of the government has the power to declare war?

The Executive

The State Governments

The Judiciary

The Legislative

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the War Powers Resolution require?

Congress to declare war within 60 days

The President to withdraw troops without approval after 60 days

The President to consult with Congress before sending troops

The military to seek direct approval from Congress

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an executive agreement?

A domestic policy directive

A military strategy plan

An informal agreement needing no congressional approval

A formal treaty ratified by the Senate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of executive agreements?

They require Senate ratification

They are used for domestic policies

They are formal treaties with foreign nations

They bypass the need for Senate approval

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legislative power does the President have?

Judging legal disputes

Passing laws

Vetoing bills

Declaring states of emergency

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the President play in the legislative process?

Enforcing state laws

Judging the constitutionality of laws

Setting the legislative agenda

Drafting and passing laws

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