All flashcards
Flashcard 1: Which president significantly expanded the use of executive orders during the New Deal?
Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt. Used executive orders to implement Depression-era programs.
Flashcard 2: What is an example of a unilateral presidential action?
Answer: Issuing an executive order. Presidential action taken without congressional input.
Flashcard 3: Which power allows the President to appoint federal judges?
Answer: Appointment power. Allows selection of federal judiciary members.
Flashcard 4: Which event led to the expansion of presidential powers in national security?
Answer: The 9/11 terrorist attacks. Led to expanded surveillance and security powers.
Flashcard 5: Which president is known for the 'imperial presidency' concept?
Answer: Richard Nixon. Exemplified excessive presidential power and secrecy.
Flashcard 6: What is the term for the President's ability to keep communications confidential?
Answer: Executive privilege. Protects confidential communications from disclosure.
Flashcard 7: Which Supreme Court case limited presidential power in the 1970s?
Answer: United States v. Nixon. Ruled executive privilege isn't absolute in criminal cases.
Flashcard 8: Which body can check the expansion of presidential power through impeachment?
Answer: Congress. Can remove presidents through impeachment proceedings.
Flashcard 9: Which president's New Deal policies expanded federal power?
Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt. Created numerous federal agencies and programs.
Flashcard 10: What is the term for the President's power to pardon offenses?
Answer: Pardon power. Constitutional authority to forgive federal crimes.
Flashcard 11: Which clause allows the President to execute laws?
Answer: The Take Care Clause. Requires president to faithfully execute all laws.
Flashcard 12: What is the President's role in foreign policy?
Answer: Chief Diplomat. Presidential role in conducting international relations.
Flashcard 13: Identify the term for the President's power to refuse signing a bill.
Answer: Veto power. Constitutional check on legislative branch power.
Flashcard 14: Identify the clause that gives the President executive power.
Answer: The Vesting Clause. States 'executive power shall be vested in a President.'
Flashcard 15: Identify a method by which Congress can check presidential power.
Answer: Override a veto. Two-thirds majority in both houses defeats presidential veto.
Flashcard 16: Which historical event led to the passage of the War Powers Resolution?
Answer: The Vietnam War. Prompted congressional limits on presidential war powers.
Flashcard 17: Who has the power to declare war according to the Constitution?
Answer: Congress. Constitution grants this power exclusively to Congress.
Flashcard 18: Name a power the President has as Commander in Chief.
Answer: Direct military operations. Constitutional role as head of armed forces.
Flashcard 19: What is the primary function of the Executive Office of the President?
Answer: Support the President's administrative duties. Helps coordinate federal agencies and presidential staff.
Flashcard 20: Which legal case challenged the use of military tribunals?
Answer: Ex parte Milligan. Established limits on military tribunals during wartime.
Flashcard 21: Which president's actions during the Civil War expanded executive power?
Answer: Abraham Lincoln. Suspended habeas corpus and expanded wartime authority.
Flashcard 22: Identify a key feature of the 'imperial presidency'.
Answer: Expanded executive authority. Presidential power unchecked by normal constitutional limits.
Flashcard 23: Name a president who expanded power through military action without congressional approval.
Answer: Harry S. Truman. Ordered troops to Korea without congressional declaration.
Flashcard 24: Identify a legislative tool to limit presidential power.
Answer: Budget control. Congress controls federal spending and appropriations.
Flashcard 25: What is the purpose of signing statements by the President?
Answer: To express interpretation of legislation. Allows presidents to clarify how they'll enforce laws.
Flashcard 26: What type of power is exercised through executive orders?
Answer: Executive power. Presidential directives that don't require congressional approval.
Flashcard 27: Which document limits presidential power to declare war?
Answer: The War Powers Resolution. Requires congressional approval for extended military action.
Flashcard 28: Identify one way presidents can influence legislation.
Answer: Veto power. Allows rejection of bills passed by Congress.
Flashcard 29: What is the term for the President's ability to keep communications confidential?
Answer: Executive privilege. Protects confidential communications from disclosure.
Flashcard 30: Name a president who expanded power through military action without congressional approval.
Answer: Harry S. Truman. Ordered troops to Korea without congressional declaration.