Executive Department

What is the primary power of the President regarding appointments?

• A) To remove any public official without consent

• B) To appoint heads of executive departments with the consent of the Commission on Appointments

• C) To appoint members of the judiciary without approval

• D) To nominate members of the Senate

What does the President's control power allow him to do?

• A) Modify actions of subordinate officers

• B) Pass laws

• C) Execute treaties without Senate approval

• D) Grant pardons automatically

Under what condition can the President call out the armed forces?

• A) For any reason

• B) To suppress lawless violence, invasion, or rebellion

• C) For personal security

• D) To conduct military drills

How long can the President suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus?

• A) Indefinitely

• B) For 30 days only

• C) For a period not exceeding 60 days

• D) For 90 days

What must the President do within 48 hours of proclaiming martial law?

• A) Submit a budget to Congress

• B) Appear in court

• C) Report to Congress

• D) Issue a public statement

Who has the authority to revoke the President's proclamation of martial law?

• A) The Supreme Court

• B) The Vice President

• C) Congress

• D) The Chief Justice

What role does the Supreme Court play in relation to martial law?

• A) It can automatically extend martial law

• B) It can review the factual basis for the proclamation

• C) It can declare martial law unconstitutional without a case

• D) It can appoint military leaders

What distinguishes a pardon from amnesty?

• A) A pardon forgives the punishment; amnesty abolishes the offense itself.

• B) A pardon is given before a conviction; amnesty is after.

• C) A pardon is public; amnesty is private.

• D) A pardon is granted by Congress; amnesty is by the President.

Who must concur for the President to grant amnesty?

• A) The Vice President

• B) The Supreme Court

• C) A majority of all Members of Congress

• D) The Cabinet

What is the President's borrowing power?

• A) To borrow money without limitations

• B) To contract foreign loans with the prior concurrence of the Monetary Board

• C) To unilaterally decide on government loans

• D) To issue bonds without Congressional approval