AnswersHSA 26-27 US GovernmentArticle II: The Presidency

Article II: The Presidency Answers

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Which is an example of a presidential power that has no clear limitation?

A
selecting a cabinet
B
making a treaty
C
appointing ambassadors
D
granting pardons
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Article II of the Constitution defines the roles of

A
the president and the vice president.
B
the president and the legislative branch.
C
the vice president and the legislative branch.
D
the vice president and the judicial branch.
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Which best explains how the Senate affects the powers of the president?

A
The Senate must approve many presidential actions.
B
The Senate often has more powers than the president.
C
The Senate must have the same powers as the president.
D
The Senate often rejects many presidential actions.
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A
Cabinet
B
Congress
C
Supreme Court
D
United Nations
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What must occur after the president negotiates a treaty?

A
the President must raise funds to enact the treaty
B
the House of Representatives must approve the treaty
C
the Supreme Court must rule on the treaty
D
the Senate must approve the treaty
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A qualification for president under Article II of the Constitution is

b
being a natural-born citizen of the United States.
b
being born in Washington DC.
l
living for ten years in the United States.
l
living for ten years in Washington DC.
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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 becoming too powerful.
C
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from interfering in the work of other branches.
D
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from interfering in the work of the president.
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The president signing a trade agreement with China is an example of

a
approving an amendment.
r
ratifying an amendment.
g
granting a pardon.
m
making a treaty.
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Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch?

A
The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.
B
The Electoral College chooses the vice president and the cabinet.
C
The Electoral College chooses the president and the cabinet.
D
The Electoral College chooses the president and some cabinet members.
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Which best explains how the president selects a justice for the Supreme Court?

A
The president selects a judge that is qualified but disagrees with him on issues.
B
The president selects a judge whom he considers the most qualified and will most likely support his agenda.
C
The president selects a qualified judge that Congress proposes.
D
The president selects a qualified judge whom existing judges approve of.
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What does the executive branch do?

A
make laws
B
interpret laws
C
carry out laws
D
revise laws
13

An important duty of the president is

A
appointing senators.
B
addressing Congress.
C
creating laws.
D
funding the military.
14

Article II of the Constitution states that the president is also

A
leader of the Senate.
B
a general in the army.
C
commander in chief.
D
leader of Congress.
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During the State of the Union address, the president is required to report to

A
the Supreme Court.
B
the vice president.
C
governors in all fifty states.
D
members of Congress.
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Which describes how Congress affects the president’s abilities to grant pardons and appoint cabinet members?

A
The Senate approves pardons but not cabinet members.
B
The House approves cabinet members but not pardons.
C
The Senate approves cabinet members but not pardons.
D
The House approves pardons but not cabinet members.
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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 House and Senate must approve them.
D
the Supreme Court must approve them.

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