The Evolution of Presidential Power in the American Executive Branch

The video provides a comprehensive review of the executive branch, focusing on the president's powers derived from the US Constitution and amendments. It discusses the structure of the executive office, including the roles of various offices and advisers. The video distinguishes between formal and informal presidential powers, highlighting the president's roles in legislation, judiciary, diplomacy, and military. It also covers executive privilege and orders, emphasizing their impact on presidential authority.

Where does the president derive his or her powers according to the U.S. Constitution?

• Article IV

• Article III

• Article II

• Article I

Which amendment limits the president to two terms?

• 25th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 20th Amendment

Which amendment is known as the 'lame duck' amendment?

• 20th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 18th Amendment

What is the role of the National Security Council within the executive branch?

• To advise the president on national security and foreign policies

• To manage the federal budget

• To oversee the Department of Commerce

• To handle labor disputes

What is the primary role of the president as commander-in-chief?

• Leading the legislative branch

• Overseeing the judicial system

• Commanding the military forces

• Managing the economy

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

• Negotiating treaties

• Appointing state governors

• Setting the national budget

• Declaring war

Which of the following is an informal power of the president?

• Appointing Supreme Court justices

• Vetoing legislation

• Granting pardons

• Being a morale builder

What is a pocket veto?

• A direct rejection of a bill by the president

• An indirect veto where the president does not sign a bill and Congress is not in session

• A veto that allows the president to remove specific parts of a bill

• A veto that requires a two-thirds majority in Congress to override

What is the significance of executive orders?

• They require Senate approval

• They have the force of law without needing Congress approval

• They are only applicable during wartime

• They are suggestions for Congress to consider

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case US v. Nixon?

• It expanded executive privilege

• It limited executive privilege

• It abolished executive orders

• It allowed for unlimited presidential terms