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Chapter 7 Section 2
The President's Job
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Constitution gives which branch of the government the power to execute, or implement, the law? | The Executive branch. |
| What Article of the Constitution outlines the president's authority? | Article II |
| What is the president's main job? | To execute, or carry out, the laws passed by Congress |
| What powers does the Constitution give the president? | 1. To veto bills passed in Congress 2. To call Congress into special session 3. To serve as commander in chief of the armed forces 4. To receive leaders of foreign countries |
| What powers does the Constitution give the president? | 5. To make treaties with other countries (with Senate approval) 6. To appoint heads of executive agencies, federal court judges, ambassadors & other top government officials (with Senate approval) |
| What powers does the Constitution give the president? | 7. To pardon or reduce the penalties against people convicted of federal crimes |
| Why does the president give a "State of the Union" address to Congress? | The Constitution requires it |
| What are the seven roles of the president? | 1. Chief Executive 2. Chief Diplomat 3. Commander in Chief 4. Legislative Leader 5. Head of State 6. Economic Leader 7. Party Leader |
| What is an executive order? | A rule or command that has the force of law |
| In 1948 President Harry S. Truman issued an executive order regarding the armed forces. What did the executive order do? | Integrated the armed forces |
| Who has the final authority to determine whether or not a law is constitutional? | The Supreme Court |
| Who appoints the judges who sit on the Supreme Court? | The president |
| What is a presidential pardon? | A declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment |
| What is a reprieve? | An order to delay a person's punishment until a higher court can hear the case |
| What is amnesty? | A pardon toward a group of people |
| As Chief Diplomat, what does the president do? | Directs the foreign policy of the U.S. |
| As Commander in Chief, the president is in charge of what? | The Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and the Coast Guard |
| Congress has the power to declare war, but only the president can do what? | Order American troops into battle |
| What is the War Powers Resolution of 1973? | The president must notify Congress within 48 when troops are sent into battle. The troops must be brought home in 60 days unless Congress approves otherwise or declares war. |
| Can the president introduce a bill to Congress? | No, only members of Congress can introduce bills for consideration. |
| When the president has new laws he wants Congress to pass, what does he do? | Makes speeches to get support, meets with senators and representatives to get them to introduce and support the bills. |
| Why do the president and Congress sometimes disagree over what new laws Congress should pass? | The president represents the entire country, while members of Congress represent only the people of their states or districts. |
| What does the president do as Head of State? | He aids diplomacy by meeting with foreign leaders such as kings, queens, and prime ministers. |
| What is the president's main task as Economic Leader of the country? | Plan the federal budget. |
| Why is the federal budget important? | It has a great effect on the national economy. |
| What does the president do as Party Leader? | He supports fellow party members who are running for office, and he helps the party raise money. |
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