What are the presidents delegated powers? Flashcards
(19 cards)
What are delegated powers in the context of the US presidency?
Delegated powers are the powers explicitly granted to the president by the Constitution or by Congress.
True or False: The president has the power to make laws.
False. The president can propose laws but cannot make them; that power lies with Congress.
Fill in the blank: The president’s power to appoint federal judges is an example of _______.
delegated powers.
What role does the president play in foreign policy?
The president acts as the chief diplomat, negotiating treaties and representing the US in foreign affairs.
Which power allows the president to veto legislation?
The power of veto is a delegated power that allows the president to reject bills passed by Congress.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a delegated power of the president? A) Commander-in-Chief, B) Making laws, C) Granting pardons.
B) Making laws.
True or False: The president can issue executive orders without congressional approval.
True.
What is the significance of the ‘Commander-in-Chief’ role?
The president has the authority to control the military and make military decisions.
Fill in the blank: The president’s ability to negotiate treaties requires _______ consent.
Senate.
What is an example of the president’s power to grant pardons?
The president can forgive individuals for federal crimes, effectively clearing their criminal record.
Multiple Choice: Which power is directly related to the president’s role in the armed forces? A) Chief Justice, B) Commander-in-Chief, C) Chief Legislator.
B) Commander-in-Chief.
What is the president’s role in the federal budget process?
The president submits a budget proposal to Congress, outlining the administration’s spending priorities.
True or False: The president can unilaterally declare war.
False. Only Congress has the power to declare war.
What is the purpose of the president’s State of the Union address?
To outline the administration’s agenda and priorities for the coming year.
Fill in the blank: The president’s power to appoint ambassadors is an example of _______.
delegated powers.
What is the significance of executive agreements?
They allow the president to make international agreements without Senate ratification.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following powers is NOT a delegated power? A) Conducting diplomacy, B) Appointing Supreme Court justices, C) Creating new federal laws.
C) Creating new federal laws.
What does the president’s power to issue executive orders entail?
It allows the president to direct government operations and implement policies without needing new legislation.
True or False: The president’s powers are unlimited and can never be challenged.
False. The president’s powers are limited by the Constitution and can be challenged by Congress and the courts.
