Sources of Presidential Power (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards

Constitutional/legal powers from Constitution or Congress

Political powers varying with circumstances/popularity

Powers explicitly written in Article II or delegated by Congress

Powers inferred from Constitution but not explicitly stated

Powers claimed as necessary but not in Constitution

Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) during Great Depression

FDR order interning 120,000 Japanese-Americans in WWII

Only three during his entire presidency

Inherent powers to combat terrorism as commander-in-chief

Bush policy transporting suspects to other countries/bases