3rd Book 2nd Checkup Flashcards
Which Branch of the federal government originates the rules governing the United States
armed forces?
Legislative Branch
The first real test of the extent of the President’s authority as Commander in Chief
occurred during _______.
a. the War for Independence
b. the American Civil War
c. World War |
d. World War II
The American Civil War.
Alexander Hamilton believed that the President’s capacity as Commander in Chief gave him _______ the power of military command.
(more than, only)
only
Name two Presidents who made use of so-called “indirect sanctions”:
Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman
The Postmaster General _______ currently a member of the President’s Cabinet.
(is, is not)
is not
What is the basic difference between a reprieve and a pardon?
A reprieve merely postpones a punishment but a pardon totally releases a person from the penalty and legal stigma of the offense.
The President’s pardoning power is limited to ______ offenses.
a. federal
c. state and federal
e. federal, state, and municipal
b. state
Federal
The President may grant pardon to someone only after the commission of a crime.
(True or false?)
True
Today, for all intents and purposes, the President _____ and the Senate ______ treaties.
(negotiates, ratifies) (negotiates, ratifies)
Negotiates, ratifies
If a treaty involves the expenditure of government funds, what three actions may Congress
take in regard to those funds?
Allocate, regulate, rufuse.
Executive agreements _______ the “law of the land.”
(are, are not)
Are
The opening speech by the President at each annual joint session of Congress is known as the _______.
State of the Union Address
How often has the President exercised his authority to adjourn the houses of Congress?
Never
Name the two types of martial law:
Ventive, Punitive
List the three constitutional reasons for impeachment and removal:
Treason, bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors.
