Exploring the Executive Branch and Presidential Powers

The video tutorial covers Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the executive branch. It explains the requirements to become President, the expressed powers granted to the President, and the concept of implied powers. The tutorial also discusses the roles of the Vice President and the broader executive branch, including the President's ability to appoint officials, negotiate treaties, and issue executive orders.

What branch of the U.S. government does Article 2 focus on?

• State Government

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

What is one of the requirements to become President of the United States?

• Must have a college degree

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must have lived in the U.S. for 10 years

• Must be at least 40 years old

Which power allows the President to be the commander-in-chief of the military?

• Appointment Power

• Executive Power

• Judicial Power

• Legislative Power

Who must approve the President's appointments?

• State Governors

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

What allows the President to negotiate treaties with other countries?

• Legislative authority

• Judicial oversight

• Expressed powers

• Implied powers

What can the President do if he disagrees with a bill?

• Pass it to the Supreme Court

• Veto the bill

• Ignore the bill

• Sign it into law

What is an executive order?

• A directive issued by the President with the force of law

• A treaty negotiated with foreign countries

• A decision made by the Supreme Court

• A law passed by Congress

What is required for a person to issue executive orders?

• A Supreme Court ruling

• Being the President

• A national emergency

• Approval from Congress

What are implied powers?

• Powers held by the legislative branch

• Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution

• Powers assumed to be held by the President not explicitly stated in the Constitution

• Powers granted to the state governments

Who advises the President as part of the presidential cabinet?

• State Governors

• Supreme Court Justices

• Members of Congress

• Appointed advisors