Executive Power Flashcards
1
Q
What must the President do?
A
Faithfully execute laws
2
Q
When are the president’s implied powers the strongest?
A
When congress approves (likely invalid if congress against)
3
Q
What foreign powers does the President have?
A
Deploy troops
Sign treaty (with 2/3 senate)
Executive agreements
4
Q
If treaty conflicts with federal law, which wins?
A
The last in time
5
Q
If a executive agreement conflicts with a treaty/ Fed law, which wins?
A
Treaty or Fed law
6
Q
Executive privilege and immunity
A
Extends to docs and convos
BUT discoverable if needed in a criminal case
7
Q
What can President be impeached for?
A
Bribery, treason, crimes
8
Q
How is the President impeached?
A
Majority vote of house
Tried by senate
2/3 vote of senate
9
Q
Recognizing Foreign Gov
A
Only president has this power
