Lecture 17 And 18

Question 1

War Powers of the president (2)

Answer 1

1. Commander in chief

2. Send troops without a congressional declaration of war

Question 2

Emergency powers of the president (5)

Answer 2

1. Suspension of habeas corpus
2. Censorship of mails
3. Control of manufacturing
4. Control of communication and transportation
5. Declaration of martial law

Question 3

Executive agreements

Answer 3

• does not require senate ratification

- “deals” between the president and the head of another nation

Question 4

Executive privilege definition

Answer 4

The right of the president to not divulge conversations between himself and his advisers
Claim advisers would be hesitant to give straightforward advice

Question 5

U.S. v. Nixon

Answer 5

Presidents are entitled to executive privilege most of the time but not in criminal cases

Question 6

Impoundment definition

Answer 6

The refusal of the president to spend money that has been appropriated by congress
Normally done if there was an obvious need
Nixon impounded funds for policy for policy objectives

Question 7

Areas of presidential abuse (7)

Answer 7

1. War powers
2. Emergency powers
3. Use of executive agreements
4. Executive privilege
5. Impoundment
6. Use of veto
7. Signing statements