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Article II of the Constitution states that the president is also

A
commander in chief.
B
leader of Congress.
C
leader of the Senate.
D
a general in the army.
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A main purpose of the president’s State of the Union address is to

A
speak out against political opponents.
B
explain Supreme Court decisions.
C
challenge congressional actions.
D
identify major policy issues.
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The Constitution limits the executive branch from declaring war by giving that power to

A
the leader of the House.
B
the leader of the Senate.
C
the legislative branch.
D
the judicial branch.
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During the State of the Union address, the president is required to report to

A
members of Congress.
B
the vice president.
C
the Supreme Court.
D
governors in all fifty states.
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Which statement best explains why the Constitution limits the power of the executive branch?

A
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from overthrowing the president.
B
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from interfering in the work of other branches.
C
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from interfering in the work of the president.
D
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.
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A responsibility of the vice president is to

A
join the House of Representatives if necessary.
B
declare war if necessary.
C
become president if necessary.
D
join the Supreme Court if necessary.
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One of the vice president’s key jobs is to

A
preside over the Senate.
B
advise Congress.
C
preside over Congress.
D
advise the Supreme Court.
9

A limitation on the president’s power to appoint ambassadors is that

A
the Senate must approve them.
B
the House must approve them.
C
the Supreme Court must approve them.
D
the House and Senate must approve them.
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The Constitution limits the executive branch from declaring war by giving that power to

A
the legislative branch.
B
the leader of the Senate.
C
the leader of the House.
D
the judicial branch.
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Article II of the Constitution states that the president is also

A
commander in chief.
B
leader of the Senate.
C
leader of Congress.
D
a general in the army.
12

Which statement best explains why the Constitution limits the power of the executive branch?

A
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.
B
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from overthrowing the president.
C
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from interfering in the work of the president.
D
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from interfering in the work of other branches.
13

A main purpose of the president’s State of the Union address is to

A
identify major policy issues.
B
challenge congressional actions.
C
speak out against political opponents.
D
explain Supreme Court decisions.
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The president signing a trade agreement with China is an example of

A
approving an amendment.
B
granting a pardon.
C
making a treaty.
D
ratifying an amendment.
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A responsibility of the vice president is to

A
declare war if necessary.
B
join the House of Representatives if necessary.
C
become president if necessary.
D
join the Supreme Court if necessary.
17

During the State of the Union address, the president is required to report to

A
members of Congress.
B
the vice president.
C
governors in all fifty states.
D
the Supreme Court.
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One of the vice president’s key jobs is to

A
preside over the Senate.
B
advise Congress.
C
advise the Supreme Court.
D
preside over Congress.

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