Executive Power Flashcards

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Officers appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate may be removed by the President

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without the advice and consent of the Senate.

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The grounds for impeachment are treason, bribery, and __________.

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High Crimes and Misdemeanors

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Like treaties, executive agreements __________.

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Prevail over existing state laws.

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The President may not grant pardons to

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those who have been impeached.

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Congress cannot give itself the power to remove an officer charged with the execution of laws except through __________.

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Impeachment

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The President may appoint Cabinet members with the advice and consent of the __________.

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Senate

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The needs of the criminal justice system can outweigh the President’s interests in

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keeping papers and conversations confidential.

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If the President does not sign a bill within 10 days, it:

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is vetoed if Congress is not in session.

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The president’s power to pardon may not be limited by

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Congress.

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The President’s veto of a bill:

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May be overturned by a two-thirds vote of both houses

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The President lacks the power to declare war but

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may unilaterally commit troops in actual hostilities.

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Under his power as commander in chief, the President has the power to __________ but lacks the power to __________.

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Establish a military government in occupied territories; declare war unilaterally

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__________ may be impeached, and at least a __________ vote of the House is necessary to impeach and a __________ vote of the Senate to convict.

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The President, Vice President, and all federal civil officers; majority vote of the House; a two-thirds vote of the Senate

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The President may unilaterally commit troops even

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if Congress has not declared war

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