Executive Power

Question 1

Pardon Power

Answer 1

President can pardon punishment for any and all FEDERAL crimes

Question 2

Veto Power

Answer 2

President has 10 DAYS to veto legislation

Can veto for any reason or no reason, but cannot veto specific provisions in the legislation and accept others.

Question 3

Overriding a Veto

Answer 3

Requires 2/3 majority vote of each house

Question 4

Appointment of Executive Officials

Answer 4

President appoints executive officers with advice and consent of Senate

Question 5

Removal of Executive Officials

Answer 5

President may remove any executive official without cause

Question 6

Take Care Clause

Answer 6

Imposes duty on president to faithfully execute laws, even when president disagrees

Question 7

Commander in Chief

Answer 7

President has control over military decisions

Congress has exclusive power to declare war

Question 8

Treaties

Answer 8

President has exclusive power to negotiate treaties

May only be ratified by 2/3 senate vote

Question 9

Executive Agreements

Answer 9

President has power to enter into executive agreements with foreign nations

Senate approval not required