Chapter 5 Midterm Review AP Gov

Authorization for Use of Military Force Act.

The President of the United States has the authority to use military force against terrorists and their associates under the

an executive order.

In 2018, President Donald Trump made a unilateral decision without congressional approval that banned a firearm accessory known as a bump stock via

President Barack Obama's veto of the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Which is an example of the president checking the power of the legislative branch?

The refusal of Congress to approve funding for a border wall proposed by President Trump.

Which is an example of Congress checking the power of the president?

That a president may not compromise the rights of American citizens during wartime.

Which precedent was set by the Supreme Court's decision in Hamdi v. Rumsfeld?

Other branches of government check the president.

Which of the following best describes the viewpoint shown in the cartoon?

(superman obama)

The deadlock at the Supreme Court regarding President Obama's executive order that would have allowed millions of undocumented immigrants to apply for citizenship.

Which is a recent example of the Supreme Court checking the power of the executive branch?

President Donald Trump has nominated more white federal judges than any president since Ronald Reagan.

The bar chart supports which of the following inferences?

(Presidential Judicial Nominees chart)

Recruiting followers for al-Qaeda over the Internet.

What was Anwar al-Awlaki accused of?

Twenty-Second Amendment

Term limits were placed on the president through the

modern president.

President Obama introduced several new pieces of legislation during his presidency, expanded the government by gaining more power as president from Congress and making unilateral decisions during wartime, received a lot of positive media attention, and worked with a large staff. Such characteristics would make President Obama a

The informal power to issue an executive order

Use the information in this passage to answer the following question(s).

On November 20, 2014, President Obama issued a statement removing the threat of deportation for approximately five million undocumented parents and permanent residents who lived in the country for at least five years.

Which of the following powers did President Obama use in the scenario?

The president can be removed when the vice president and a majority of the cabinet advise the Congress that the president is unfit.

President Smith begins slurring her words and speaking incoherently about dropping nuclear bombs on Russia. What is the most expeditious way under the Constitution to avert disaster?

By appealing to the looming threat of terrorism against Americans, the president implemented policies and measures without the approval of Congress to combat those threats.

How did the War on Terror expand the power of the executive branch?

executive branch.

The president of the United States acts as the head of the

The action expands presidential power beyond its constitutional limits.

Use the information in this passage to answer the following question(s).

On November 20, 2014, President Obama issued a statement removing the threat of deportation for approximately five million undocumented parents and permanent residents who lived in the country for at least five years.

Which of the following is the best argument that President Obama exceeded his authority in the situation described?

using bargaining and persuasion.

When the president is trying to get members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to support his or her policies and programs through direct appeals like phone calls, the president is

Chief legislator / Gives the State of the Union Address

Select the pair of examples that matches the presidential role with the correct enumerated constitutional power.

going public.

President Donald Trump is well known for his frequent and sometimes tactless use of the social media platform, Twitter. President Trump's announcements of policy initiatives and plans on Twitter is an example of

The National Security Council

Suppose you are working for the president and are responsible for coordinating foreign policy initiatives. Which part of the Executive Office of the President do you work for?

veto

The following question(s) refer to the quote.

On July 10, 1832, President Andrew Jackson sent the following message to the United States Senate:

The bill "to modify and continue" the act entitled "An act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United States" was presented to me on the 4th July instant. Having considered it with that solemn regard to the principles of the Constitution which the day was calculated to inspire, and come to the conclusion that it ought not to become a law, I herewith return it to the Senate, in which it originated, with my objections. A bank of the United States is in many respects convenient for the Government and useful to the people. . . . [D]eeply impressed with the belief that some of the powers and privileges possessed by the existing bank are unauthorized by the Constitution, subversive of the rights of the States, and dangerous to the liberties of the people, I felt it my duty at an early period of my Administration to call the attention of Congress to the practicability of organizing an institution combining all its advantages and obviating these objections.

Which of the following terms describes Jackson's message?

bargaining and persuasion in Congress.

A president may use the State of the Union Address as a tool for

By imprisoning him without notifying him of his crimes or due process.

How did President Bush violate the rights of Yaser Hamdi in 2001?

file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

An American man who has been suspected of radicalizing young teens online and convincing them to join the terrorist group ISIS has been arrested and imprisoned. The president who ordered his capture and detainment did not notify the man of the charges brought against him and has not had a trial to be convicted of any crime. The man is well within his rights to

chief executive.

Suppose the president has decided to sign an executive order that would grant law enforcement officers authority to act swiftly and in their best judgment to deport immigrants who did not arrive legally. Such an action is an example of the president acting as

The judicial branch

In times of military or economic crisis in America, as the president seeks to expand executive authority, which entity has the most effective check on the executive branch?

commander in chief.

When President Bush mobilized reserve troops to fight against the terrorist threat in Afghanistan in 2001, he was acting as

The Council of Economic Advisers

Which group is part of the Executive Office of the President?

You expand your role as president to make swift, strong decisions.

Suppose you are president of the United States during wartime. How do you interpret your authority as commander in chief?

Authorizing a drone strike to attack them.

Suppose the president of the United States suspects an American citizen of going to Syria to join a terrorist network and create propaganda to be used in the United States against more Americans. The president has precedent to take which action against the citizen?

The first spouse has no formal role in the United States government

What is the formal role of the first spouse in the United States government?

Congress cannot establish a bank of the United States.

The following question(s) refer to the quote.

On July 10, 1832, President Andrew Jackson sent the following message to the United States Senate:

The bill "to modify and continue" the act entitled "An act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United States" was presented to me on the 4th July instant. Having considered it with that solemn regard to the principles of the Constitution which the day was calculated to inspire, and come to the conclusion that it ought not to become a law, I herewith return it to the Senate, in which it originated, with my objections. A bank of the United States is in many respects convenient for the Government and useful to the people. . . . [D]eeply impressed with the belief that some of the powers and privileges possessed by the existing bank are unauthorized by the Constitution, subversive of the rights of the States, and dangerous to the liberties of the people, I felt it my duty at an early period of my Administration to call the attention of Congress to the practicability of organizing an institution combining all its advantages and obviating these objections.

What is President Jackson's perspective in the quote?

Such actions violate a citizen's right to due process.

Why might some criticize the use of deadly force on American citizens who have committed or are suspected of terrorism?

That the president can act alone

Which characteristic of the executive branch allows the president to act quickly and decisively in an emergency?

President Obama

Which United States president made widespread and frequent use of drones during the War on Terror?

enumerated powers.

The authority of the president to act as commander in chief of the United States army is an example of the president's

By threatening to veto a bill before it even comes across his desk

Despite not having the ability to formally introduce and write legislation, how is the president able to influence the legislative process?

the judicial branch checking the executive branch.

The Supreme Court's decision to uphold certain parts of President Trump's travel ban on immigrants from predominantly Muslim countries while striking down other parts of it as unconstitutional is an example of

To establish the line of succession should a president become incapacitated

What is the purpose of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment?

To restrict the president's ability to maintain troops in combat

What is the primary purpose of the War Powers Resolution?

a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate.

Congress may override a veto with

Fourth Amendment.

Despite the Supreme Court's ruling on Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, which stated that, even during times of war, a president may not violate the Constitutional rights of Americans, the National Security Agency continued to engage in surveillance programs on U.S. citizens, which some argue violated the

Public approval often increases during a time of crisis, which would allow the president to expand the power of the executive without much protest.

How do public approval trends impact a president's ability to take action during a time of crisis?

Presidents tend to nominate judges who match the demographics of their political supporters.

What is the most logical explanation for the data on the bar chart?

(Presidential Judicial Nominees chart)

A majority in the House and two-thirds vote in the Senate

How many votes are necessary for the whole impeachment process in Congress?

impeach the president or any other civil officer of the United States.

Treason and bribery are considered valid reasons for Congress to

It upholds the authority of Congress to declare war and limits the power of the president as commander in chief.

How does the War Powers Resolution relate to the authority granted to the president and Congress in the Constitution?

The president acts as commander in chief of the army, while Congress may declare war.

Which process demonstrates the balance of power and the ability of the executive branch to check the legislative branch, and vice-versa?

Newly elected presidents take advantage of a "honeymoon" period with Congress to get their policies passed.

Which of the following best explains the trend shown in the graph?

(Presidents' Successes in Congress graph)

an executive order.

In 1863, in the middle of the Civil War, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation to free the slaves who were not living in the Union. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation unilaterally due to the increased tension and division within the United States, making it

Within the first six months of their election

Suppose a presidential candidate is running for the first time on a platform that includes promises of sweeping health care reform and the public is generally in favor of the proposed ideas. If the candidate wins the election, when should they try to pass health care reform legislation?

Having two leaders would weaken the ability to protect the nation.

Why was it important to Alexander Hamilton that there be only one executive leader?

A campaign to lower barriers of entry into after-school sports programs

Suppose you are the first spouse to the newly-elected president and want to continue the work of First Lady Michelle Obama and champion healthy lifestyles for children and teens. Which initiative do you decide to champion as first spouse?

He may veto the bill so that it does not become official law.

Suppose Congress has presented a law to the president that the president believes will infringe upon the due process rights of Americans. Which action can the president take to check Congress' apparent power-grab?

George W. Bush

Who was the first president to authorize a drone strike that killed an American citizen?

Going public as a way to urge Americans to put pressure on their representatives in Congress.

Suppose you are a policy advisor to the president who wants to get education reform legislation passed, a policy that is popular with most Americans. Since Congress is controlled by the opposing party, however, passing legislation is more difficult than usual. Which tactic do you suggest to the president that will have the best chance of enacting the desired policy without damaging public opinion?

chief legislator.

At the end of 2018, the United States government was embroiled in the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, and the House Democrats did not permit the president to issue a State of the Union Address until the government shutdown was ended. Denying the president his ability to give a State of the Union Address impaired his ability to act as

The successful assassination of Osama bin Laden

Which event during President Obama's time in office would have resulted in an increase in overall public approval?

Alexander Hamilton.

A political scientist who believes that the key to a good executive branch leader is energy and the ability to take strong, swift action would likely agree with

United States v. Nixon

What precedent would a president be able to cite if they were faced with Congressional demands to release recorded phone calls, transcripts, or records and did not want to hand them over to Congress?