Powers Of The President

Question 0

Which sections give the specific powers of the presidency?

Answer 0

Article 2, sections 2 and 3

Question 1

Which article of the constitution lists the vague powers of the president?

Answer 1

Article 2 (establishes executive, president is the head of)

Question 2

What are the specific powers of the presidency?

Answer 2

• commander in chief of armed forces & state militias
• president appoints head of the executive departments
• can pardon people convicted of crimes
• can make treaties with senates consent
• calls congress into session when necessary

Question 3

Difference between treaty and executive agreement and how do executive agreements affect separation of powers?

Answer 3

Treaty: senate approval
Executive agreement: no senate approval

President now plays a far bigger role in carrying out laws and requesting legislation than the Founders ever imagined.

Question 4

What do modern presidents have that past presidents didn’t

Answer 4

Large federal bureaucracy (executive branch employees)