Separation of Powers

Question 1

Presidential Powers

Answer 1

• Veto
• Appoint ambassadors, judges, heads of agencies (but CONGRESS may appoint members when the agency has NO regulatory or rule-making authority)
• Presidential Pardon Power
• Commander-In-Chief

Question 1

Presidential Powers

Answer 1

• Veto
• Appoint ambassadors, judges, heads of agencies (but CONGRESS may appoint members when the agency has NO regulatory or rule-making authority) - HYPO: 9/11 recovery crew, debt recommendation committee
• Presidential Pardon Power - ONNLY FEDERAL CRIMES
• Commander-In-Chief - CANNOT declare war.
• Presidential Treaty Power
• Executive Order (Domestic) – CANNOT conflict or supersede Congress
• Executive Agreement (Foreign)

Question 2

Presidential Treaty Power

Answer 2

If treaty & federal law conflict – LAST IN TIME prevails

Question 3

Legislative Powers

Answer 3

Taxing
Spending
Commerce
War
Foreign Affairs
Aliens
Coin Money
Federal Land

Question 4

When can congress tax?

Answer 4

If it raises revenue for the general welfare

They’re always going to give you a statute. Read the statute, they will tell you about their intent.

Question 5

When can congress spend?

Answer 5

If the spending is for the general welfare

Question 6

Commerce clause

Answer 6

Congress is passing a law about regulating, making, shipping, selling any product, widget, good, etc.

Regulating – passing law affecting something a good, widget, a business – commerce clause question.

“plenary”

Question 7

Declare War

Answer 7

Congress has the power to declare war

Question 8

Delegating Congressional Power

Answer 8

Congress can delegate power to president if it comes with some sort of guidelines or limitation

Question 9

Necessary and Proper Clause

Answer 9

Must be linked with a certain enumerated power