What must occur after the president negotiates a treaty?
the President must raise funds to enact the treaty
the House of Representatives must approve the treaty
the Supreme Court must rule on the treaty
the Senate must approve the treaty
the Senate must approve the treaty
As commander in chief, the president has the power to
declare war.
lead the military.
fund the armed forces.
call for a draft.
lead the military.
Which describes how Congress affects the president’s abilities to grant pardons and appoint cabinet members?
The Senate approves pardons but not cabinet members.
The House approves cabinet members but not pardons.
The Senate approves cabinet members but not pardons.
The House approves pardons but not cabinet members.
The House approves cabinet members but not pardons.
A qualification for president under Article II of the Constitution is
being born in the United States.
being born in Washington DC.
living for ten years in the United States.
living for ten years in Washington DC.
being born in the United States.
Which is an example of a presidential power that has no clear limitation?
selecting a cabinet
making a treaty
appointing ambassadors
granting pardons
granting pardons
Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch?
The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.
The Electoral College chooses the vice president and the cabinet.
The Electoral College chooses the president and the cabinet.
The Electoral College chooses the president and some cabinet members.
The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.
A main purpose of the president’s State of the Union address is to
identify major policy issues.
explain Supreme Court decisions.
challenge congressional actions.
speak out against political opponents.
identify major policy issues.
In the executive branch, the president’s cabinet is made up of
Supreme Court justices.
the vice president.
trusted advisors.
family members.
trusted advisors.
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The president signing a trade agreement with China is an example of
approving an amendment.
ratifying an amendment.
granting a pardon.
making a treaty.
making a treaty.
Which best describes how the executive branch affects the power of the military?
The executive branch shares power with the military.
The executive branch checks the power of the military.
The executive branch strengthens the power of the military.
The executive branch gives power to the military.
The executive branch checks the power of the military.
A power that is vested in the president is
subject to approval by the Senate.
legally guaranteed by the Supreme Court.
legally guaranteed by the Constitution.
subject to approval by the House.
legally guaranteed by the Constitution.
What does the executive branch do?
make laws
interpret laws
carry out laws
revise laws
carry out laws
Which statement best explains why the Constitution limits the power of the executive branch?
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from overthrowing the president.
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from interfering in the work of other branches.
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from interfering in the work of the president.
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.
Which position, appointed by the president, advises the president on matters of national defense?
senator
cabinet member
federal judge
ambassador
cabinet member
A responsibility of the vice president is to
declare war if necessary.
join the House of Representatives if necessary.
join the Supreme Court if necessary.
become president if necessary.
become president if necessary.
According to the Constitution, the amount of time the president and vice president serve in office together for one term is
four years.
six years.
seven years.
ten years.
four years.
Which best explains how the Senate affects the powers of the president?
The Senate must approve many presidential actions.
The Senate often has more powers than the president.
The Senate must have the same powers as the president.
The Senate often rejects many presidential actions.
The Senate must approve many presidential actions.
A limitation on the president’s power to appoint ambassadors is that
the Senate must approve them.
the House must approve them.
the House and Senate must approve them.
the Supreme Court must approve them.
the Senate must approve them.
Article II of the Constitution defines the roles of __________________________.
the president and the vice president.
the president and the legislative branch.
the vice president and the legislative branch.
the vice president and the judicial branch.
the president and the vice president.
Which best explains how the president selects a justice for the Supreme Court?
The president selects a judge that is qualified but disagrees with him on issues.
The president selects a judge whom he considers the most qualified and will most likely support his agenda.
The president selects a qualified judge that Congress proposes.
The president selects a qualified judge whom existing judges approve of.
The president selects a judge whom he considers the most qualified and will most likely support his agenda.
An important duty of the president is
appointing senators.
addressing Congress.
creating laws.
funding the military.
addressing Congress.
Under Article II of the Constitution, what age must someone be in order to run for president of the United States?
twenty-five years old.
thirty-five years old.
forty-five years old.
fifty-five years old.
thirty-five years old.
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During the State of the Union address, the president is required to report to
the Supreme Court.
the vice president.
governors in all fifty states.
members of Congress.
members of Congress.
Article II of the Constitution states that the president is also
leader of the Senate.
a general in the army.
commander in chief.
leader of Congress.
commander in chief.
A general limitation on the power of the president is
the possibility of impeachment.
the ability to grant pardons.
the ability to make treaties.
the threat of treason.
the possibility of impeachment.