Which power of the president is used to select officials to execute laws passed by Congress?
appointment
Why did Congress enact the War Powers Resolution?
to limit the powers of the president in the conduct of war
What is the role of the National Security Council?
to advise the president on military affairs and foreign policy
The Twenty-Fifth Amendment was enacted in order to clear up uncertainties over the constitutional provisions surrounding __________.
presidential and vice presidential succession
To execute this power, the president is required to receive a two-thirds approval vote from the Senate.
negotiation of treaties with other nations
Which of the following is a constitutional power that the president shares with the Senate?
making treaties
What has to happen in Congress in order for the president to be impeached and removed from office?
The House must impeach the president by a simple majority; the Senate must convict with a two-thirds majority.
For a president to be successful the key leadership ability he or she must possess is __________.
the power to persuade
Who established the precedent that the president would play a prominent role in foreign affairs?
George Washington
Which of the following statements provides the best characterization of the members of the White House staff?
The White House staff is composed of individuals personally and politically close to the president chosen specifically to serve the president's needs.
What does the Twenty-Second Amendment do?
limits the president's terms of office
How did Lincoln defend his decision to order a blockade of southern ports without the approval of Congress?
He claimed that the inherent powers of his office allowed him to circumvent the Constitution in a time of war or national crisis.
Under President Obama, there are about 500 members of the __________ who serve as close, personal advisers to the president and are not subject to Senate confirmation.
White House staff
Which of the following accurately describes George Washington's presidency?
He took every opportunity to establish the primacy of the national government.
What is executive privilege?
The implied power of the president to keep communications confidential
During his 2010 State of the Union address, President Obama presented his proposals for health care reform, financial regulation, and immigration reform. In this example, the president can best be described as fulfilling his role as __________.
Chief Legislator
According to the video Presidential Power, an example of the president using the "bully pulpit" would be:
appearing on television to make a speech outlining a policy proposal.
Informal treaties negotiated between the president and the heads of state of foreign nations are not found in the text of the Constitution but are known as __________.
executive agreements
Although relatively few American voters think seriously about it or let it influence their presidential ballot, one of the most significant actions a president can take is to appoint __________.
Supreme Court justices
According to the video Presidential Power, which of the following is NOT true about the president's use of executive privilege?
The Supreme Court has limited its use by the president. WRONG
In what sense is the veto a "qualified negative" power?
The president can negate legislation passed by Congress, but this power is qualified by Congress's ability to override the president's veto.
What distinguishes the modern presidency from the institution originally envisioned by the Framers of the Constitution?
The modern presidency is much more powerful than the Framers intended.
Presidents often use __________ to sidestep the constitutional "advice and consent" of the Senate that is required for formal ratification of treaties.
executive agreements
Whom did the Framers expect to be the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What position did John Adams describe as being "the most insignificant office that was the invention of man...or his imagination conceived"?
Vice president
Which position has the duty to examine the cost implications of a proposed bill?
Office of Management and Budget
What strategy was on display when President Obama visited several college campuses urging students to pressure lawmakers not to increase interest rates on student loans?
Going public
Which first lady acted as a surrogate for her partially paralyzed husband?
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson
Under the current U.S. Constitution, as amended by the Twenty-second Amendment, presidents can serve __________.
2 full terms
In June 2010, President Obama attended the G-8 summit for the world's most powerful heads of government. The leaders discussed and debated topics relating to the world economy, international treaties, and the environment. In this example, the president ca
Chief Diplomat
The presidential pardon power is:
restricted to criminals who have committed non-violent crimes. WRONG
conditional upon the Senate's approval. WRONG
The organization that serves as an inner cabinet to advise the president and coordinate foreign, defense, and intelligence activities is the __________.
National Security Council
The Twenty-fifth Amendment, ratified in 1967, deals with which aspect of the executive branch?
Establishes procedures for filling the presidential office in the event of a vacancy and removing a sitting president in the event of disability.
What was the turning point that gave rise to the modern presidency?
the economic and social turmoil of the Great Depression
In which way do modern presidents differ from the original intentions of the Framers of the Constitution?
Modern presidents are much more influential in the legislative process than the Framers originally intended.
Congress can remove a president through __________.
a Senate impeachment trial
Which best describes a president's constitutional duty to Congress?
The president must give Congress an occasional update on the state of the union.
According to the video Presidential Power, George W. Bush expanded the powers of the presidency to unprecedented limits through:
the use of executive privilege. WRONG
The MOST powerful tool(s) the president has in dealing with Congress is(are) __________.
The veto
According to the video Presidential Power, what effect did passing the War Powers Act of 1973 have in restricting the president from engaging in military actions?
Most presidents have committed troops to military actions without following the provisions of the War Powers Act.
Which of the following is one way in which the White House staff is different from the president's Cabinet?
The White House staff is not subject to Senate confirmation.
What might a president do to indicate his or her belief that a portion of the legislation just signed into law is unconstitutional and that he or she intends to disregard it or implement it in some way other than Congress intends?
issue a signing statement
Who breaks a tie in the Senate?
vice president of the United States
According to experts in the video Presidential Power, why has presidential power expanded over time?
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution have granted more power to the executive branch of government. WRONG
Among the following conditions, perhaps the MOST important factor in determining presidential effectiveness is:
whether or not a state of divided government exists, i.e. whether the president's party or the opposing party controls Congress.
________________ are presidential regulations governing executive branch operations or specifically ordering members of the bureaucracy to do something.
Executive orders
As commander in chief, the president has the power to do all of the following EXCEPT:
declare war.
Presidents with high levels of __________ are more powerful leaders.
public approval
Which word best describes the constitutional provisions relating to the powers of the president?
Vague
What did Benjamin Franklin think had to be included in the Constitution?
a process for impeaching and removing the president