executive branch unit 3

Who has the constitutional power to carry out laws

President

Why did the founders want a strong executive branch

The correct the failures of the weak central government under the articles

What does the constitution say about the the presidents role in executing laws

Shall take care that laws be faithfully executed

What are inherent powers

Powers a government has simply for being a sovereign state

which president expanded presidential powers during the Great Depression

Franklin D Roosevelt

What is executive privilege

Presidents inherent power to withhold certain confidential information congress, the courts and the public

How can the president check the legislative branch?

Vetos

Example of President acting as head of state

Hosting a dinner or greeting ambassadors