Expansion of Presidential Power - AP US Government and Politics
- Identify the clause that gives the President executive power.
- The Vesting Clause. States 'executive power shall be vested in a President.'
- Name a power the President has as Commander in Chief.
- Direct military operations. Constitutional role as head of armed forces.
- Which president's actions during the Civil War expanded executive power?
- Abraham Lincoln. Suspended habeas corpus and expanded wartime authority.
- Identify a key feature of the 'imperial presidency'.
- Expanded executive authority. Presidential power unchecked by normal constitutional limits.
- Which power allows the President to appoint federal judges?
- Appointment power. Allows selection of federal judiciary members.
- What type of power is exercised through executive orders?
- Executive power. Presidential directives that don't require congressional approval.
- What is the President's role in foreign policy?
- Chief Diplomat. Presidential role in conducting international relations.
- Identify a method by which Congress can check presidential power.
- Override a veto. Two-thirds majority in both houses defeats presidential veto.
- What is the term for the President's ability to keep communications confidential?
- Executive privilege. Protects confidential communications from disclosure.
- Name a president who expanded power through military action without congressional approval.
- Harry S. Truman. Ordered troops to Korea without congressional declaration.
- Identify the amendment that limits presidential terms.
- The 22nd Amendment. Limits presidents to two terms in office.
- What is an example of a unilateral presidential action?
- Issuing an executive order. Presidential action taken without congressional input.
- Which president's New Deal policies expanded federal power?
- Franklin D. Roosevelt. Created numerous federal agencies and programs.
- Which historical event led to the passage of the War Powers Resolution?
- The Vietnam War. Prompted congressional limits on presidential war powers.
- Which legal case challenged the use of military tribunals?
- Ex parte Milligan. Established limits on military tribunals during wartime.
- Which clause allows the President to execute laws?
- The Take Care Clause. Requires president to faithfully execute all laws.
- Which document limits presidential power to declare war?
- The War Powers Resolution. Requires congressional approval for extended military action.
- Which body can check the expansion of presidential power through impeachment?
- Congress. Can remove presidents through impeachment proceedings.
- Which president significantly expanded the use of executive orders during the New Deal?
- Franklin D. Roosevelt. Used executive orders to implement Depression-era programs.
- What is the term for the President's power to pardon offenses?
- Pardon power. Constitutional authority to forgive federal crimes.
- What is the primary function of the Executive Office of the President?
- Support the President's administrative duties. Helps coordinate federal agencies and presidential staff.
- Who has the power to declare war according to the Constitution?
- Congress. Constitution grants this power exclusively to Congress.
- Identify the term for the President's power to refuse signing a bill.
- Veto power. Constitutional check on legislative branch power.
- Which president is known for the 'imperial presidency' concept?
- Richard Nixon. Exemplified excessive presidential power and secrecy.
- Identify a legislative tool to limit presidential power.
- Budget control. Congress controls federal spending and appropriations.
- Identify one way presidents can influence legislation.
- Veto power. Allows rejection of bills passed by Congress.
- What is the purpose of signing statements by the President?
- To express interpretation of legislation. Allows presidents to clarify how they'll enforce laws.
- Which event led to the expansion of presidential powers in national security?
- The 9/11 terrorist attacks. Led to expanded surveillance and security powers.
- Which Supreme Court case limited presidential power in the 1970s?
- United States v. Nixon. Ruled executive privilege isn't absolute in criminal cases.