quiz ap gov presidential powers

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

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

pp: negotiating treaties cp: ratifying treaties

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

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

pp: presenting the state of the union cp:impeaching officials

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

pp: nominating ambassadors cp: declaring war

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?

fp: vetoing legislation ip: issuing executive orders

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

Which of the following statements best summarizes Fish's argument?

Signing statements go beyond the president's expressed constitutional powers

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

fp: nominating federal judges ip: issuing executive orders

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