AP Government President

What are the executive powers of the President according to the US Constitution?

• The executive powers include the power to enforce laws, appoint officials, grant pardons, and serve as Commander in Chief of the military.

• The executive powers include the power to interpret laws

• The executive powers include the power to propose legislation

• The executive powers include the power to declare war

What is the process for the President to appoint members of the Cabinet?

• With the advice and consent of the Senate

• By winning a majority vote in the House of Representatives

• By holding a national election for each Cabinet position

• By appointing them directly without any approval

Discuss the role of the President in the federal budget process and its impact on executive power.

• The President can only suggest changes to the budget proposed by Congress

• The President has no role in the federal budget process

• The President's role in the budget process has no impact on executive power

• The President has the power to propose a budget to Congress and can veto budget legislation, impacting the final outcome of the budget.

Who takes over if the President cannot perform his job?

• vice president

• speaker of the house

• president pro tempore

• secretary of state

The president has the power to excuse a criminal from a crime. This is called a(an):

• pardon

• reprieve

• forgiveness

• pocket veto

The 22nd Amendment of the Constitution ___

• limits the President to 2

  4-year terms

• limits the President to 3

  4-year terms

• limits the President to consecutive terms

• there is no 22nd amendment

What does the 22nd Amendment say?

• Gives the president the power to veto bills

• Establishes the order of succession

• Limits the president to two terms in office

• Grants the president the authority to appoint Supreme Court justices

Can the President issue executive orders without the approval of Congress? Explain.

• No, the President needs the approval of the Senate

• No, the President needs the approval of the House of Representatives

• Yes

• No, the President needs the approval of the Supreme Court

What is the role of the Presidential Cabinet in the administration?

• Executing laws and policies

• Serving as the head of the military

• Advising the President and helping make decisions

• Managing the national budget

Who are the key advisors to the President and what are their responsibilities?

• Supreme Court justices and military generals

• Cabinet members, including the Vice President and heads of executive departments

• Mayors of major cities and foreign ambassadors

• Members of Congress and state governors