AnswersHSA 26-27 US GovernmentArticle II: The Presidency

Article II: The Presidency Answers

16 verified answers8 views
1
Free Preview

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

A
identify major policy issues.
B
explain Supreme Court decisions.
C
challenge congressional actions.
D
speak out against political opponents.
2
Free Preview

Which best describes how the executive branch affects the power of the military?

A
The executive branch shares power with the military.
B
The executive branch checks the power of the military.
C
The executive branch strengthens the power of the military.
D
The executive branch gives power to the military.
3

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.
4

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.
5

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.
6

Which position, appointed by the president, advises the president on matters of national defense?

A
senator
B
cabinet member
C
federal judge
D
ambassador
7

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.
8

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.
9

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.
10

CabinetCongressSupreme CourtUnited Nations

A
Cabinet
B
Congress
C
Supreme Court
D
United Nations
11

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
12

Which position, appointed by the president, advises the president on matters of national defense?

A
senator
B
cabinet member
C
federal judge
D
ambassador
13

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.
14

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.
15

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.
16

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.
17

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.
18

An important duty of the president is

A
appointing senators.
B
addressing Congress.
C
creating laws.
D
funding the military.
19

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.
20

According to the Constitution, the amount of time the president and vice president serve in office together for one term is

A
four years.
B
six years.
C
seven years.
D
ten years.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
19 verified answers

Article IV-VII: The Role of the Constitution

Quiz
19 verified answers

Article III: The Courts

Quiz
18 verified answers

2.9 Article III: The Courts