American Gov 11/17
Q. What are two formal powers Congress has regard to foreign policy?
Two formal constitutional powers of Congress in making foreign policy are approving ambassadors appointed by the President and declaring war. You just studied 13 terms!
Table of Contents
- Q. What are two formal powers Congress has regard to foreign policy?
- Q. What is one informal power the president has to influence foreign policy?
- Q. What are formal and informal powers and where do they originate?
- Q. Are executive agreements formal or informal?
- Q. Which of the following is a role of the governor?
- Q. What are the duties of government?
Q. What is one informal power the president has to influence foreign policy?
Informal powers of the president
| Power | Definition |
|---|---|
| Issuing signing statements | Giving the president’s intended interpretation of bills passed by Congress |
| Negotiating executive agreements | Agreements with heads of foreign governments that are not ratified by the Senate |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In pardoning former President Nixon, President Ford exercised which type of presidential power? | Clemency |
| Which of the following is an important informal power of the president? | Using the media to peruse the public |
| The power of the presidency has | Increased significantly over time |
Q. What are formal and informal powers and where do they originate?
Formal: Found in Constitution (Article 2)- commander in chief, power to make treaties, appoint and receive ambassadors, must inform Congress in the State of the Union, veto laws, conviene Congress, appoint judges, grant pardons and reprieves. Informal: Come from Congress or the President himself5.
Q. Are executive agreements formal or informal?
Executive agreement, an agreement between the United States and a foreign government that is less formal than a treaty and is not subject to the constitutional requirement for ratification by two-thirds of the U.S. Senate.
Q. Which of the following is a role of the governor?
Roles prescribed by the constitution and supplementing statutes. Maintaining gubernatorial control over the state bureaucracy, appointment and removal, budgeting, planning, supervisory, and clemency powers.
Q. What are the duties of government?
Top 10 responsibilities of Government towards Business
- Enacting and Enforcing Laws.
- Maintaining Law and Order.
- Providing Monetary System.
- Balanced Regional Development and Growth.
- Provision of Basic Infrastructure.
- Supply of Information.
- Assistance to Small-scale Industries.
- Transfer of Technology.
