Presidential Powers 2: Crash Course Government and Politics

The video explores the powers of the U.S. president, distinguishing between expressed and informal powers. It highlights the president's military authority, especially during undeclared wars, and the checks imposed by Congress. The president's role in foreign policy through treaties and executive agreements is discussed, along with the influence over legislation via executive orders. The video also covers the concept of executive privilege and the inherent powers of the presidency, emphasizing the balance of power between the president, Congress, and the judiciary.

What is one reason the president is considered powerful?

• He has the most cultural influence.

• He controls the global economy.

• He is the richest person in the world.

• He leads the most powerful nation.

What is an inherent power of the president related to military action?

• Declaring war without Congress

• Appointing military generals

• Using troops without a formal declaration of war

• Negotiating peace treaties

What is an executive agreement?

• A treaty ratified by the Senate

• An agreement between the US and foreign nations that doesn't require Senate ratification

• A formal declaration of war

• A trade agreement with the WTO

How does the president influence the legislative process?

• By vetoing all bills

• By drafting legislation and setting the agenda

• By appointing members of Congress

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

What is the purpose of executive orders?

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

• To manage the operations of the federal government

• To direct the military

• To create new laws without Congress

What is executive privilege?

• The president's ability to veto bills

• The president's power to keep certain information secret

• The president's authority to appoint ambassadors

• The president's right to declare war

What can overturn executive privilege?

• A presidential veto

• A Supreme Court decision

• A public referendum

• A congressional vote