Overview of the Executive Branch and Presidential Powers

executive branch

signs and enforces the law

article II

What article in the Constitution discusses the executive branch?

the white house

What building is the main building where the executive branch is located?

Donald Trump

Who is the current President?

JD Vance

Who is the current Vice President?

chief of state

What title means a ceremonial head of government?

commander in chief

What title means control over the military?

chief of the party

What title means leader of the political party?

chief citizen

What title means "Representative of all the people?"

2 terms- 8 years

How many terms and how many years can a President serve for?

george washington

Term limits became an unwritten rule beginning with what President?

FDR

Which President served for 4 terms?

22nd amendment

What amendment limits the president to certain terms?

25th amendment

Which amendment created the Presidential Line of Succession?

Vice President

Who is first in line to be President of the United States?

Speaker of the House

Who is second in line to be President of the United States?

number one observatory circle

Where does the Vice President live?

Air force Two

What title is given to the Vice President if he/she flies on an airplane?

Vote in the senate if there is a tie

What two duties does the Vice President have in the Constitution?

President in waiting

What two duties does the Vice President have in the Constitution?

balance the ticket

Choosing a running mate that will benefit the presidents chances of winning the election

Congressional oversight

The power of Congress to keep a close watch on the President to make sure laws and policies are being followed is called what?

Power to veto

List at least 4 Presidential Powers

Power to sign bills into laws

List at least 4 Presidential Powers

Power to nominate someone

List at least 4 Presidential Powers

Power to negotiate treaties

List at least 4 Presidential Powers

To execute or to carry out

What is another word for enforcing?

executive order

What is an executive order?

executive privilege

What is executive privilege?

U.S. vs Nixon

What Supreme Court case limits the power of executive privilege?

Senate

Once a President appoints a person to serve in his/her staff, who confirms the appointment and by how many votes?

2/3

Once a President appoints a person to serve in his/her staff, who confirms the appointment and by how many votes?

pardon

Legal forgiveness of a crime is called what?

reprieve

Postponement of an execution is called what?

powers of clemency

What does powers of clemency mean?

amnesty

What does amnesty mean?

commutation

What does commutation mean?

Pocket veto

If Congress adjourns within 10 days of sending the bill and it is not signed by the President, the measure dies. This is called what?

treaty

Formal agreement between 2 or more sovereign states is called what?

persona non grata

When the United States recalls a nation's ambassador, what does that mean?

World war II

When was the last time Congress officially issued a declaration of war?

Vietnam war

During which war was the War Powers Act finally enacted?