POLI 2051 HOGAN UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● Was the executive considered strong or weak at the time?
Answer: Relatively strong, but with extensive checks on power
●● The formal powers of the presidency are inherently:
Answer: Weak
●● Over time the powers of the presidency have:
Answer: Expanded
●● Legislative Powers of the President
Answer: Recommend legislation, convene both houses for emergencies
or adjourn them if the House and Senate can't agree on adjournment,
report to Congress on the state of the union, action on legislation (sign,
veto, let become law without doing anything for 10 days, pocket veto
●● Pocket Veto
Answer: When Congress adjourns within 10 days of sending the bill to
the President, if not signed it dies
,●● Line Veto
Answer: Power to veto particular portions of the bill
(declared unconstitutional by Supreme Court in 1998)
●● Administrative Powers of the President
Answer: "Take care that the laws be faithfully executed"
(implementation of public policies), appointment, executive orders
●● Who does the president appoint to "help" in administering the laws?
Answer: The 14 cabinet secretaries and 1 attorney general; Executive
Office of the President, White House Office
●● Executive Order
Answer: Rules or regulations issued by an executive official to an
administrative agency or executive department
●● National Security Powers of the President
Answer: Diplomatic (grants diplomatic recognition, receives & appoints
ambassadors), military (Commander in Chief), foreign affairs (power to
negotiate treaties, peace accords, & executive agreements)
●● What is required for the president to sign a treaty?
Answer: 2/3 Senate approval
, ●● War Powers Resolution (1973)
Answer: Requires presidents to consult with Congress on military
matters; Mandates withdrawal of troops after 60 days unless Congress
gives further authorization
●● Judicial Powers of the President
Answer: Nominates all federal judges, grants pardons and reprieves for
federal offences
●● What is required before a nominated judge takes office?
Answer: Majority Senate approval
●● How many Cabinet departments are there?
Answer: 15
●● The Executive Office of the President (established in 1939 by FDR)
consists of:
Answer: National Security Council, Council of Economic Advisors,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
●● Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Answer: Prepares president's budget; reviews enrolled bills to make
certain they're in line with the president's priorities (especially budgetary
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● Was the executive considered strong or weak at the time?
Answer: Relatively strong, but with extensive checks on power
●● The formal powers of the presidency are inherently:
Answer: Weak
●● Over time the powers of the presidency have:
Answer: Expanded
●● Legislative Powers of the President
Answer: Recommend legislation, convene both houses for emergencies
or adjourn them if the House and Senate can't agree on adjournment,
report to Congress on the state of the union, action on legislation (sign,
veto, let become law without doing anything for 10 days, pocket veto
●● Pocket Veto
Answer: When Congress adjourns within 10 days of sending the bill to
the President, if not signed it dies
,●● Line Veto
Answer: Power to veto particular portions of the bill
(declared unconstitutional by Supreme Court in 1998)
●● Administrative Powers of the President
Answer: "Take care that the laws be faithfully executed"
(implementation of public policies), appointment, executive orders
●● Who does the president appoint to "help" in administering the laws?
Answer: The 14 cabinet secretaries and 1 attorney general; Executive
Office of the President, White House Office
●● Executive Order
Answer: Rules or regulations issued by an executive official to an
administrative agency or executive department
●● National Security Powers of the President
Answer: Diplomatic (grants diplomatic recognition, receives & appoints
ambassadors), military (Commander in Chief), foreign affairs (power to
negotiate treaties, peace accords, & executive agreements)
●● What is required for the president to sign a treaty?
Answer: 2/3 Senate approval
, ●● War Powers Resolution (1973)
Answer: Requires presidents to consult with Congress on military
matters; Mandates withdrawal of troops after 60 days unless Congress
gives further authorization
●● Judicial Powers of the President
Answer: Nominates all federal judges, grants pardons and reprieves for
federal offences
●● What is required before a nominated judge takes office?
Answer: Majority Senate approval
●● How many Cabinet departments are there?
Answer: 15
●● The Executive Office of the President (established in 1939 by FDR)
consists of:
Answer: National Security Council, Council of Economic Advisors,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
●● Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Answer: Prepares president's budget; reviews enrolled bills to make
certain they're in line with the president's priorities (especially budgetary
