Unit 4: Quiz #5-Executive

Powers not described in the Constitution, but that have been claimed by presidents

• Inherent/Implied Powers
• Expressed/Enumerated Powers
• Reserved Powers
• Denied Powers

The right of the president and other high-ranking executive officers to refuse to testify before Congress or a court

• Executive Privilege
• Executive Order
• Executive Agreement
• Impound

A rule issued by the president that has the force of law

• Executive Order
• Executive Privilege
• Executive Agreement
• Impound

To refuse to spend

• Impound
• Executive Privilege
• Executive Order
• Executive Agreement

A presidential order that releases a person from legal punishment

• Pardon
• Impound
• Executive Order
• Executive Privilege

Legally binding pact between the president and the head of a foreign government that does not require Senate approval

• Executive Agreement
• Executive Privilege
• Executive Order
• Impound

The central banking system of the United States.

• Federal Reserve System
• Government Corporation
• Iron Triangle
• Patronage

Appointment to political office, usually as a reward for helping get a president elected

• Patronage
• Executive Order
• Executive Privilege
• Impound

The institution that is composed of a set of electors who are chosen to elect a president and vice president into office every four years

• Electoral College
• Federal Reserve System
• Political Action Committee
• Federal Election Commission

An organization formed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates

• Political Action Committee
• Electoral College
• Federal Reserve System
• Federal Election Commission