Presidency- chapter 7

Question 1

expressed powers

Answer 1

specific powers granted to the president under article 2

Question 2

delegated powers

Answer 2

constitutional powers assigned to government agency, but exercised by another (congress and president)

Question 3

inherent powers

Answer 3

powers claimed by president that are not expressed in Constitution but are inferred

Question 4

reprieves

Answer 4

cancellation/postponement of punishment

Question 5

pardons

Answer 5

forgiveness of crime and cancellation of relevant penalty

Question 6

amnesty

Answer 6

a pardon extended to a group of people

Question 7

executive agreements

Answer 7

force of a treaty but does not require senates ‘advice and consent’

Question 8

executive privilege

Answer 8

confidential communications between the president and close advisors should not be revealed without consent

Question 9

legislative initiative

Answer 9

inherent presidential power to bring policy agenda to Congress

Question 10

executive orders

Answer 10

rules/regulations issued by president with force of law

Question 11

cabinet

Answer 11

heads of the major departments of the federal government

Question 12

White House staff

Answer 12

analysts and advisors to the president

Question 13

signing statements

Answer 13

announcements made by president when signing a bill into law (their interpretation)