POD Chapter 14 Test

According to the Framers' view of presidential power, which statement is most accurate?

• They wanted a powerful, unchecked executive
• They deliberately left Article II vague and loosely drawn
• They clearly defined all executive powers
• They established the president as superior to Congress

The stewardship theory of presidential power suggests that the president:

• Must only act when explicitly authorized by the Constitution
• Should wait for Congressional approval in all matters
• Can take any action not specifically forbidden by the Constitution
• Must always defer to the Supreme Court's interpretation

What is an executive agreement?

• A formal treaty requiring Senate approval
• An informal agreement requiring House approval
• A diplomatic arrangement requiring no Senate consent
• A military alliance requiring UN approval

Under the War Powers Resolution, the President must:

• Declare war before taking military action
• Get Supreme Court approval for military deployment
• Report to Congress within 48 hours of military engagement
• Obtain UN Security Council permission

Which of the following best describes the President's veto power?

• Can only be used during wartime
• Requires Supreme Court approval
• Can be overridden by a simple majority in Congress
• Can be overridden by a two-thirds vote in Congress

The line-item veto was ruled:

• Constitutional by the Supreme Court
• Unconstitutional as it gave legislative power to the executive
• A permanent presidential power
• Only applicable during wartime

Who serves as the chief military advisor to the President?

• Secretary of Defense
• Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
• CIA Director
• National Security Advisor

The President's pardon power includes all of the following EXCEPT:

• Granting reprieves
• Issuing pardons for state crimes
• Offering commutations
• Providing amnesty to groups

The National Security Council includes:

• Only military officials
• Only intelligence officials
• The Vice President and key cabinet secretaries
• All members of Congress

Which Cabinet member is first in the line of succession to the presidency?

• Secretary of Defense
• Secretary of State
• Attorney General
• Secretary of the Treasury