Civics - Ch. 9

How do federal judges get their jobs?

When Jefferson bought Louisiana, he was using inherent powers of the presidency.

A rule issued by the President that has the force of law.

Why have presidents been able to claim nearly unlimited power to wage war?

What does the USA Patriot Act allow the President to do.

A legally binding pact between the President and the head of a foreign government.

Judicial check over the presidency.

Presidential executive power.

Which President expanded the role of the president in steering the economy during an economic crisis?

According to the War Powers Act, the president can commit troops to combat

A presidential order that pardons a group of people.

Example of the president being a legislative leader.

The right of the President to withhold information from Congress and the Courts.

Where does the annual budget proposal originate.

Congressional power limiting the President as commander in chief.

An authorization to act given by the people to a representative.

Executive agreements

Why do Presidents use political patronage?

A formal agreement between 2 or more countries.

Which is part of a "shadow war".

A presidential order that releases a person from legal punishment.

Which was used when President Truman integrated the military.

A presidential order that postpones legal punishment.

Which action as head of state is mentioned in the Constitution?

During the Great Depression, he expanded the role of the federal government in the economy?

President's ideas are more likely to become law if he is popular with the public.

Congress influlences foreign policy with diplomatic resolutions that

When a President attends a funeral, he is fulfilling his role as head of state.

To accuse a public official of misconduct in office.

The Articles gave a president the power to execute laws and veto legislation.

Reason why the Founders chose to create a strong executive?

Once a bill reaches the president's desk, he must take action to accept or reject it within

Pocket veto happens after 10 days of no presidential action when Congress is in session.

As chief diplomat, the president has sole power to

Which Constitutional phrase is a major source of executive power?

What must happen to a treaty before it can go into effect?

Appointment to political office, usually as a reward for helping someone get elected.

How do Presidents communicate their legislative priorities to Congress?

Powers not described in the Constitution, but claimed by presidents.

As party leader, the president selects the national chair of his party.