AP Gov. & Pol. Roles and Powers of the President

In which of the following scenarios is the president most likely to use an executive order to make important policy?

Congress cannot reach a compromise

On the last day of its session, Congress passes a law that the president strongly opposes.

Which of the following may the president do to limit the power of Congress?

Neither sign nor veto the bill, allowing it to die

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the expressed powers of the president and the powers of Congress?

1.) Comparison B

Presidential Powers - Presenting the State of the Union

Congressional Powers - Impeaching officials

2.) Comparison B

Presidential Powers - Negotiating treaties

Congressional Powers - Ratifying treaties

3.) Comparison c

Presidential Powers - Nominating ambassadors

Congressional Powers - Declaring war

Which of the following scenarios would be considered a constitutional use of executive power?

The president confers diplomatic recognition on the new nation of South Sudan

Which of the following statements describes a consideration presidents face when deciding whether or not to issue a veto?

If the opposing party has a supermajority in Congress, they can vote to override the veto

President Bellingham's administration wants to limit the development of chemical weapons in key nations in the Middle East, but Congress is unlikely to back a formal treaty.

Which of the following is an action the president may take to accomplish their policy agenda?

Negotiate an executive agreement with the heads of the Middle Eastern governments

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the president's formal and informal powers?

1.) Comparison C

Formal Powers - Vetoing legislation

Informal Powers - Issuing executive orders

2.) Comparison A

Formal Powers - Nominating federal judges

Informal Powers - Issuing executive orders

A signing statement is best defined as which of the following?

A released letter explaining how the president's administration plans to interpret the law

In which of the following scenarios is the president most likely to use the veto to limit the power of Congress?

When the opposing party holds a majority in Congress