Author Question: You are an adviser to the president, who recently revealed to you and other members of the White ... (Read 96 times)

SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

You are an adviser to the president, who recently revealed to you and other members of the White House staff that he is considering compiling kill lists of suspected terrorists. The president is concerned, however, that this action might be overstepping the bounds of presidential power. What constitutional provision could you advise the president to draw upon in justifying this action?

a. the vesting clause
b. the war power
c. the take care clause
d. the head-of-state power

Question 2

Despite their formal powers, presidents need to exercise which of the following leadership abilities to be successful?

a. the ability to enter into executive agreements
b. the ability to write legislation
c. the ability to persuade members of Congress and the American public
d. the ability to negotiate treaties