Presidential Powers

Question 1

What are formal powers of the president defined as?

Answer 1

powers that are explicitly given to the executive branch in Article II of the ConstitutionW

Question 2

What are examples of President’s formal powers?

Answer 2

1. veto laws passed by Congress
   - Must sign bill within 10 days or else the bill becomes a pocket veto
2. Represent our nation in talks with foreign countries
3. Enforce the laws that Congress passes

Question 3

What are the informal powers of the president defined as?

Answer 3

powers that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but exist because of the tenure of the executive power

Question 4

What are examples of the president’s informal powers?

Answer 4

• bargaining and persuasion
• executive order
• signing statement
• executive agreement

Question 5

What are the president’s roles?

Answer 5

1. Chief of State
2. Executive
3. Administrator
4. Diplomat
5. Commander in Chief
6. Chief legislator
7. Chief party
8. Chief citizen

Question 6

Are there limits to Presidential terms?

Answer 6

Before 1951, there was no limit of the number of terms a President could serve–FDR went for 3 terms

• the 22nd amendment stated that a President can not be elected more than twice

Question 7

What amendment establishes the VP first in line to succession?

Answer 7

25th amendment

Question 8

What are the VP’s two duties

Answer 8

performs diplomatic and political chores for the president