POD Chapter 14-1, and 2

What is the primary role of the President as Chief Executive?

• To declare war on other nations
• To enforce and execute federal laws
• To write new laws for Congress
• To serve as Chief Justice of courts

According to the Constitution, how was Article II (about the presidency) written?

• With extreme detail and specific rules
• As a complete guidebook
• Loosely, like an outline
• With strict limitations

What is an Executive Order?

• A suggestion from Congress
• A directive that has the power of law
• A request to the Supreme Court
• A message to state governors

Who must approve the President's appointments of Cabinet members?

• The House of Representatives
• The Supreme Court
• State governors
• The Senate

Which theory suggests the President should only act within clearly defined Constitutional boundaries?

• Caretaker theory
• Leadership theory
• Stewardship theory
• Executive theory

How has the role of the presidency grown over time?

• Through decreased media attention
• By having less emergency powers
• Through increased complexity of society
• By reducing presidential duties

What power does the President have regarding appointed officials?

• Must keep them for their full term
• Can only remove them with Congress's permission
• Can remove them from their positions
• Must consult the Supreme Court first

In enforcing laws, what flexibility does the President have?

• None - must follow exact Congressional instructions
• Complete freedom to ignore laws
• Can use discretion in implementing laws
• Must get court approval for each decision

Which of these does NOT need Senate approval for appointment?

• Supreme Court Justices
• Cabinet members
• Lower-level staff members
• Ambassadors

What is the Stewardship theory of presidential power?

• The President must wait for Congressional approval
• The President can act for public need if not forbidden
• The President has no independent power
• The President must follow strict guidelines