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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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Under Article II of the Constitution, what age must someone be in order to run for president of the United States?

A
twenty-five years old.
B
thirty-five years old.
C
forty-five years old.
D
fifty-five years old.
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Which position, appointed by the president, advises the president on matters of national defense?

A
senator
B
cabinet member
C
federal judge
D
ambassador
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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
5

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 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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An important duty of the president is

A
appointing senators.
B
addressing Congress.
C
creating laws.
D
funding the military.
8

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.
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A
Cabinet
B
Congress
C
Supreme Court
D
United Nations
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As commander in chief, the president has the power to

A
declare war.
B
lead the military.
C
fund the armed forces.
D
call for a draft.
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A qualification for president under Article II of the Constitution is

A
being a natural-born citizen of the United States.
B
being born in Washington DC.
C
living for ten years in the United States.
D
living for ten years in Washington DC.
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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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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.
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A general limitation on the power of the president is

A
the possibility of impeachment.
B
the ability to grant pardons.
C
the ability to make treaties.
D
the threat of treason.

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