Presidential Powers and Legislative Processes

What is a policy agenda for a president?

• A list of laws passed by Congress.

• An informal contract between the candidate and voters outlining policies.

• A set of constitutional powers granted to the executive.

• A formal declaration of war.

Which of the following is explicitly given to the executive in Article II of the Constitution?

• The power to declare war.

• The power to negotiate treaties without Senate approval.

• The power of the veto.

• The power to issue executive orders.

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A simple majority vote in both houses.

• A two-thirds vote of each house.

• Unanimous consent from the Supreme Court.

• Approval from the Vice President.

Under what circumstances does a pocket veto occur?

• The President explicitly rejects a bill while Congress is in session.

• The President signs a bill into law after 10 days.

• Congress adjourns before the 10-day bill signing period is up, and the President does not sign the bill.

• The Supreme Court declares a bill unconstitutional.

How did President Biden use his formal powers as Commander-in-Chief to implement a policy agenda regarding the war in Afghanistan?

• He declared war on Afghanistan.

• He negotiated a peace treaty with the Taliban.

• He removed all American troops from Afghanistan.

• He persuaded Congress to pass legislation to end the war.

Which informal power allows the President to influence public opinion and pressure Congress to pass legislation?

• Executive order.

• Signing statement.

• Bargaining and persuasion.

• Executive agreement.

What is an executive order?

• A law passed by Congress and signed by the President.

• A formal treaty requiring Senate approval.

• A directive from the president that has the force of a federal law but is not actually a law.

• A presidential veto that Congress cannot override.

What is a key characteristic of an executive agreement?

• It requires a two-thirds vote from the Senate for approval.

• It is a formal treaty that binds future presidents.

• It is an agreement between the president and another head of state, made on the president's own authority, and is politically binding.

• It is a directive that can only be overturned by a Supreme Court ruling.