US Presidential Powers and Duties Flashcards
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The presidential pardon power under the US Constitution applies to which types of offenses?
Answer: Only federal crimes
Article II, Section 2 grants the President power to pardon offenses against the United States, covering federal crimes only, not state crimes.
What is an executive order?
Answer: A directive issued by the President to manage federal government operations
Executive orders are directives issued by the President that manage operations of the federal executive branch and carry the force of law.
Under the 25th Amendment, who assumes the presidency if the President is unable to discharge their duties?
Answer: The Vice President
The 25th Amendment establishes that the Vice President assumes the presidency when the President is unable to discharge their duties.
Which constitutional provision allows the President to call Congress into special session?
Answer: Article II, Section 3
Article II, Section 3 grants the President authority to convene both chambers of Congress on extraordinary occasions.
What are the three constitutional qualifications required to serve as President?
Answer: Natural-born citizen, at least 35, and 14-year resident
Article II, Section 1 requires the President to be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a US resident for at least 14 years.
How does the Constitution protect presidential financial independence from Congress?
Answer: Congress sets the salary but cannot change it during the term
Article II, Section 1 states the President receives compensation that cannot be increased or diminished during the term of service.