Ch 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Pres Reqs
A
- 35+ years
- Natural born
- 14 yrs as resident
2
Q
Explicit Powers
A
- veto (+ pocket veto)
- commander in chief
3
Q
Implicit Powers
A
- bargain + persuade
- exec orders
- exec agreements
- signing statements
4
Q
exec order vs law
A
law can affect anyone, can also affect citizens directly.
exec order really only reroutes funding of certain departments, which can still indirectly affect citizens
5
Q
how many votes does veto need
A
2/3 house + senate
(pocket veto if left after 10 days and Cong is adjourned)
6
Q
Senate Checks
A
- controls appointments
- a. ambassadors
- b. whitehouse staff
- c. cabinet heads
- d. SSCOTUS justices
