Powers of the Government/Executive

Question 1

Informal Power

Answer 1

Powers not specifically listed, but are granted to the president to expend his/her powers
E.X. President’s speech to influence

Question 2

Delegated Powers (Congress)

Answer 2

power to coin money, to regulate commerce, to declare war, to raise and maintain armed forces, and to establish a Post Office

Question 3

Reserved Powers

Answer 3

Delegated by the 10th amendment for only the states and people
EX. Policing, hospital, education, bars, restaurants, adoption

Question 4

Exclusive Powers

Answer 4

Delegated from the Constitution to the federal government alone
EX. Declaring war

Question 5

Concurrent Powers

Answer 5

Delegated to both state and national governments
EX. Taxation, roadways, courts, borrow money

Question 6

President Powers
Article II of the Constitution

Answer 6

FORMAL
-Commander in chief
-grant reprieves and pardons (Except impeachment)
-Make treaties with advice of the senate
-Veto
INFORMAL
-persuasion
-Signing statements on law to express concern
-Privilege (Communication)
-Executive powers (Laws)
-Executive agreements (treaties with foreign)