Presidential Power: Crash Course Government and Politics

The video explores the role and powers of the US president, starting with the constitutional framework that defines the presidency. It discusses the qualifications needed to become president and the electoral process, including the role of the electoral college. The video outlines the president's formal powers, such as military, judicial, and diplomatic powers, and distinguishes between formal and informal powers. It concludes by noting the historical expansion of presidential powers beyond what the framers of the Constitution likely envisioned.

What is the primary source of the president's powers according to the video?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Supreme Court

• The Constitution

What is one of the qualifications to become the President of the United States?

• Must have served in the military

• Must be 35 years old

• Must be a naturalized citizen

• Must be 30 years old

How is the President of the United States chosen?

• By direct popular vote

• By the Supreme Court

• By the electoral college

• By Congress

Which of the following is a formal power of the president?

• Appointing state governors

• Commanding the armed forces

• Declaring war

• Creating new laws

What is the significance of the State of the Union address?

• It is a chance for the president to propose new laws

• It allows the president to set a policy agenda

• It is a meeting with foreign diplomats

• It is a ceremonial event with no real impact

What power does the president have concerning Congress?

• To dissolve Congress

• To veto laws passed by Congress

• To pass laws without Congress

• To appoint members of Congress

Why did the framers of the Constitution limit the powers of the president?

• To prevent the president from becoming too powerful

• To ensure the president could act independently

• To make the judicial branch the strongest

• To allow Congress to have more power