Lesson Quiz 9-1 The Presidency

Which of these presidencial activities is not protected by the power of executive privalage?

A) Conversations with advisers about unlawful party activities

Which of these presidents used inherent powers to significally expand the executive branch by enacting many economic programs?

B) Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Acting as chief diplomat, the president puts together a treaty with japan. What must happen next for the treaty to go into effect?

C) It must be approved by the Senate.

When a president travels around the country to support candidates running for office, he or sheis fulfilling which of these roles?

D) Party Leader

During which circumstances is the inherent powers of the president most likely to expand?

D) struggling economy

T or F The articles of confederation gave a president the power to execute laws and veto legislation.

False

Executive privilage allows the president to speak freely with advisers about strategy without fear that Congress will question what was said in private to arrive at that strategy.

True

T or F The House of Representatives can vote to impeach a president if they suspect that the president is guilty of misconduct

True

T or F When Thomas Jeffreson made a deal with France to purchase the Louisiana Territory, he was using inherent poers of presidency.

True

T or F When the president attends the funeral of a foreign leader, he or she is fulfilling the role of head of state.

True