AG Unit 6 FA Dummy 1

What is executive privilege?

• The President’s ability to appoint officials

• The President’s power to veto bills

• The President’s right to withhold information from Congress or courts

• The ability to issue pardons

Which branch of government has recognized executive privilege?

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Office

What is a reprieve?

• The complete forgiveness of a crime

• The postponement of a sentence

• A reduced prison term

• A decision to retry a case

What is a pardon?

• A delay in a court trial

• An official cancellation of legal punishment

• A plea bargain agreement

• A decision made by Congress

What is commutation?

• A reduction of a sentence or fine

• A complete forgiveness of a crime

• The ability to retry a case

• A legal dispute resolution

What is a general pardon for a group of law violators called?

• Clemency

• Amnesty

• Commutation

• Reprieve

Which document outlines the President’s proposed revenues and expenditures?

• State of the Union Address

• Annual Budget Plan

• Congressional Review

• Supreme Court Ruling

The President can reject a bill passed by Congress through what action?

• Executive order

• Veto

• Impeachment

• Override

If Congress grants the President greater authority during a national crisis, how might this affect the balance of power?

• It strengthens the role of the judiciary

• It increases executive power temporarily

• It weakens the presidency

• It eliminates checks and balances

The President issues an executive order restricting trade with a foreign country. What would likely happen next?

• Congress must pass a law to confirm the order

• The courts may review its constitutionality

• The order automatically becomes law without restrictions

• The state governments must approve it