executive branch Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of checks on the President?
To prevent abuse of power and ensure accountability.
True or False: The President can unilaterally declare war without any checks.
False.
Which branch of government is responsible for confirming presidential appointments?
The Senate.
Fill in the blank: The President’s veto can be overridden by a ______ vote in Congress.
two-thirds.
What role does the Supreme Court play in checking presidential power?
It can review the constitutionality of presidential actions.
Which amendment limits the President to two terms in office?
The 22nd Amendment.
True or False: Congress has the power to impeach the President.
True.
What is the process by which Congress can remove a President from office?
Impeachment followed by a trial in the Senate.
Which of the following is NOT a check on the President? A) Judicial Review B) Congressional Oversight C) Presidential Pardon
C) Presidential Pardon.
What is the War Powers Resolution?
A law intended to limit the President’s ability to engage U.S. forces in hostilities without Congressional approval.
Fill in the blank: The President must report to Congress within ______ hours of deploying armed forces.
48.
Which committee in Congress is primarily responsible for overseeing presidential actions?
The House and Senate committees on oversight.
True or False: The President can ignore Supreme Court rulings.
True, but it may lead to a constitutional crisis.
What is the role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in relation to the President?
It assists the President in preparing the federal budget and overseeing its execution.
What is the significance of the Presidential Records Act?
It mandates the preservation of presidential records for public access.
Fill in the blank: The President’s power to issue executive orders is checked by ______.
Congress and the judiciary.
Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the powers of the President?
Article II.
What is a pocket veto?
A type of veto that occurs when the President takes no action on a bill for ten days while Congress is adjourned.
True or False: The President can be tried for criminal offenses after leaving office.
True.
What is the significance of the Federal Elections Commission (FEC)?
It regulates campaign finance and ensures fair elections, thus checking presidential influence in campaigns.
Fill in the blank: The President’s treaty-making power requires ______ approval.
Senate.
What is the purpose of the Congressional Research Service (CRS)?
To provide Congress with nonpartisan research and analysis, helping to check presidential power.
True or False: The President can appoint Supreme Court justices without any oversight.
False.
What is the significance of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)?
It provides economic data and budgetary analysis, helping Congress check the President’s budgetary proposals.
