Government Unit 3 Test

Which of the following is NOT a key presidential powers?

• Vetoing legislation

• Declaring war

• Granting pardons

• Appointing judges

What are inherent powers?

• Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution

• Powers necessary for the President to fulfill duties

• Powers shared with Congress

• Powers given to the states

What is an example of a President using their inherent powers to respond to a national crisis.

• Declaring war

• Appointing a Special Prosecutor

• Negotiating treaties

• Mobilizing the National Guard

What is executive privilege?

• The power to veto bills

• The right to keep certain communications confidential

• The ability to appoint judges

• The authority to declare war

What is an example of a check against presidential power?

• Congressional veto override

• Presidential pardon

• Executive order

• State legislation

The President can fulfill the role of Chief Executive by:

• Appointing federal officials

• Declaring war

• Negotiating treaties

• Passing state laws

Who confirms the President's appointments of federal officials?

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The Vice President

An official act by the President forgiving a person convicted of a crime and freeing that person from serving his/her sentence.

• Excuse
• Commutation
• Pardon
• Termination

What is the benefit for Presidents to build working relationships with members of Congress?

• To pass legislation more easily

• To gain media attention

• To increase popularity

• To avoid impeachment

What is the State of the Union?

• A presidential address to Congress

• A Supreme Court decision

• A Congressional meeting

• A national holiday