2.4 Article II: The Presidency

Question 1

Of the following events on the schedule that you read, which event is a directly stated constitutional requirement?

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B: providing a State of the Union address

Question 2

This calendar event best represents the president's constitutional power over

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C: the military.

Question 3

Using the president's schedule, identify one example of the president using constitutional powers and fulfilling his duties. Then, explain how and why that power is limited.Give your answer in the form of at least three complete sentences.

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One example of the president using constitutional power is meeting with the Secretary of Defense to discuss military strategy. In this meeting, the president is acting as the commander in chief of the armed forces, which is a duty specifically granted by the Constitution. However, this power is limited because the Constitution gives only Congress the power to officially declare war and provide funding for the military.

Question 4

Of the following events on the schedule that you read, which event is a directly stated constitutional requirement?

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B: providing a State of the Union address

Question 5

This calendar event best represents the president's constitutional power over

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C: the military.

Question 6

Which of these actions are included in your response? Check all that apply.

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B: The president deals with the military, one of his duties according to the Constitution.

Question 7

This schedule item shows that Congress has most of the lawmaking power. This schedule item indicates the president’s interaction with the cabinet.

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A: 1

Question 8

This schedule item shows that Congress has most of the lawmaking power.

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A: ✔ 1

Question 9

Choose the constitutional power that matches each presidential agenda item. The president meets with congressional leaders to discuss a new justice appointment. The president attends a bilateral meeting with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France. The president meets with Secretary of Defense Gates.

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B: appointing justices and ambassadors

Question 10

Choose the constitutional power that matches each presidential agenda item.

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B: appointing justices and ambassadors

2.4 Article II: The Presidency Answers

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