Presidential Powers

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Which of the following is NOT a power granted to the President by the Constitution?

  1. Veto legislation

  2. Appoint Supreme Court justices

  3. Declare war

  4. Pardon federal criminals


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The power to declare war is vested in Congress, not the President.

The President's power to veto legislation can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of:

  1. The House of Representatives

  2. The Senate

  3. Both the House and the Senate

  4. The Supreme Court


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A two-thirds vote of both the House and the Senate is required to override a presidential veto.

The President is the commander-in-chief of which branch of the US military?

  1. Army

  2. Navy

  3. Air Force

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President is the commander-in-chief of all branches of the US military.

The President has the power to grant pardons and reprieves for federal crimes. This power does NOT extend to:

  1. Impeachment

  2. Treason

  3. Bribery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President cannot pardon someone who has been impeached by Congress.

The President's power to make treaties with foreign nations is subject to the approval of:

  1. The House of Representatives

  2. The Senate

  3. Both the House and the Senate

  4. The Supreme Court


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The President's power to make treaties is subject to the approval of the Senate.

The President has the power to appoint federal judges, including Supreme Court justices. These appointments are subject to the approval of:

  1. The House of Representatives

  2. The Senate

  3. Both the House and the Senate

  4. The Supreme Court


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The President's appointments of federal judges are subject to the approval of the Senate.

The President has the power to issue executive orders, which are:

  1. Laws passed by Congress

  2. Regulations issued by federal agencies

  3. Directives to federal employees

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Executive orders are directives issued by the President to federal employees.

The President's power to issue executive orders is limited by:

  1. The Constitution

  2. Federal law

  3. Congressional oversight

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President's power to issue executive orders is limited by the Constitution, federal law, and congressional oversight.

The President's power to issue executive orders has been used to:

  1. Create new federal agencies

  2. Reorganize existing federal agencies

  3. Set policy priorities for the federal government

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President's power to issue executive orders has been used to create new federal agencies, reorganize existing federal agencies, and set policy priorities for the federal government.

The President's power to issue executive orders has been controversial because:

  1. It allows the President to bypass Congress

  2. It can be used to make policy changes without public input

  3. It can be used to undermine the authority of Congress

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President's power to issue executive orders has been controversial because it allows the President to bypass Congress, make policy changes without public input, and undermine the authority of Congress.

The President's power to issue executive orders is most likely to be challenged in court when:

  1. The order is based on an unconstitutional law

  2. The order exceeds the President's authority

  3. The order is issued without public input

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President's power to issue executive orders is most likely to be challenged in court when the order is based on an unconstitutional law, exceeds the President's authority, or is issued without public input.

The President's power to issue executive orders has been used to address a wide range of issues, including:

  1. Climate change

  2. Immigration

  3. Healthcare

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President's power to issue executive orders has been used to address a wide range of issues, including climate change, immigration, and healthcare.

The President's power to issue executive orders is a powerful tool that can be used to:

  1. Advance the President's policy agenda

  2. Bypass Congress

  3. Make policy changes without public input

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President's power to issue executive orders is a powerful tool that can be used to advance the President's policy agenda, bypass Congress, and make policy changes without public input.

The President's power to issue executive orders is limited by the:

  1. Constitution

  2. Federal law

  3. Congressional oversight

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President's power to issue executive orders is limited by the Constitution, federal law, and congressional oversight.

The President's power to issue executive orders has been used to address a wide range of issues, including:

  1. Climate change

  2. Immigration

  3. Healthcare

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President's power to issue executive orders has been used to address a wide range of issues, including climate change, immigration, and healthcare.

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