Question

1. which presidential power is used when the president refuses to release certain information to congress or courts?

a. executive order
b. executive privilege
c. veto power
d. pocket veto

1. which of the following is a formal check on the president by the supreme court?

a. reviewing treaties
b. declaring laws unconstitutional
c. declaring executive orders unconstitutional
d. overturning vetoes

1. when the president makes speeches to influence public opinion, it is an example of:

a. a formal power
b. an informal power
c. a judicial power
d. a delegated power

1. which action is a formal legislative check on the president?

a. holding press conferences criticizing policy
b. refusing to enforce federal law
c. overriding a presidential veto
d. signing executive agreements

1. this amendment limits the president to serving two terms in office or no more than 10 years:

a. 16th
b. 25th
c. 22nd
d. 26th

1. if a president leaves or is removed from office, this establishes the plan for who will follow as president:

a. order of succession
b. 25th amendment
c. vice president
d. special election must be held

Explanation:

1. Executive privilege refers to the President's right to withhold info from Congress/courts.
2. The Supreme Court formally checks the President by declaring executive orders unconstitutional.
3. Speechmaking to influence public opinion is an informal presidential power.
4. Overriding a veto is a formal legislative check by Congress on the President.
5. The 22nd Amendment limits presidential terms to two or 10 years.
6. The 25th Amendment establishes the presidential succession plan.

Answer:

1. B. Executive privilege
2. C. Declaring executive orders unconstitutional
3. B. An informal power
4. C. Overriding a presidential veto
5. C. 22nd
6. B. 25th Amendment