Presidential Powers Part 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the President's informal (implied) powers?

Leading the armed forces when the nation is at war, commanding the Air Force, managing foreign policy, recommending laws, and impounding funds.

What are the President's inherent powers?

Using troops without a formal declaration of war, directing ministers and agencies, and exercising executive privilege.

How can the President send troops to war without permission from Congress?

If there is an immediate threat to the US and Congress does not have the time or opportunity to declare war.

What are some of the locations the President has sent troops to battle without asking for a declaration of war?

Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Grenada, and Panama. Signup and view all the answers

What is the War Powers Resolution?

A federal law intended to check the President's power to commit the U.S. to an armed conflict without Congress's consent. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?

Treaties need ratification by two-thirds of the Senate, while executive agreements only require a majority vote in both houses. Signup and view all the answers

What are 2-3 limitations of the power of the president?

Congress can override the president's veto with a 2/3 majority vote and can refuse to pass the president's proposals. Signup and view all the answers

What is a legislative power that the President has that is the most important one?

Giving executive orders. Signup and view all the answers

Using your answer to the previous question, explain the significance of that legislative power.

It allows the president to circumvent the legislative process and act unilaterally. Signup and view all the answers

How can executive orders be overturned?

Through actual Congressional lawmaking or by Supreme Court decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What is executive privilege?

The right to keep communications confidential to the presidency. Signup and view all the answers

Which President issued the most executive orders?

Franklin D. Roosevelt. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Presidential Informal Powers

Presidents have implied powers to lead armed forces during war, including commanding the Air Force.
Authority in foreign policy allows Presidents to recommend laws and control certain appropriated funds.

Inherent Powers of the President

Presidents can deploy troops without a formal war declaration from Congress in cases of immediate threat.
Ability to direct federal agencies and ministers on implementing laws.
Executive privilege enables Presidents to maintain confidentiality of certain communications.

War Powers and Troop Deployment

Presidents can send troops into conflict when immediate threats arise without waiting for Congressional approval.
Historical examples of troop deployment without declaration include Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Grenada, and Panama.

War Powers Resolution

This federal law limits presidential power to engage in armed conflict without Congressional consent.

Treaties vs. Executive Agreements

Treaties require a two-thirds Senate ratification while executive agreements need only a simple majority in both houses to become valid.

Limitations on Presidential Power

Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
Legislative proposals by the President can be rejected by Congress.

Executive Orders

The most significant legislative power held by the President is the issuance of executive orders.
Executive orders provide a force of law and allow Presidents to bypass the legislative process, acting unilaterally.

Overturning Executive Orders

Executive orders can be revoked through Congressional legislation or decisions made by the Supreme Court.

Executive Privilege Defined

Executive privilege allows Presidents to maintain confidentiality over certain communications related to their duties.

Franklin D. Roosevelt and Executive Orders

Franklin D. Roosevelt holds the record for issuing the most executive orders in U.S. history.

Description

Test your knowledge on the informal and inherent powers of the President of the United States with this flashcard quiz. Explore key concepts including military leadership, foreign policy, and legislative recommendations. Perfect for students studying American Government.