Article II: The Presidency

Question 1

As commander in chief, the president has the power to

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lead the military.

Question 2

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

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four years.

Question 3

What does the executive branch do?

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carry out laws

Question 4

The president signing a trade agreement with China is an example of

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making a treaty.

Question 5

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

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granting pardons

Question 6

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

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the Senate must approve them.

Question 7

Which describes how Congress affects the president’s abilities to grant pardons and appoint cabinet members?

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The Senate approves cabinet members but not pardons.

Question 8

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

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identify major policy issues.

Question 9

A qualification for president under Article II of the Constitution is

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being a natural-born citizen of the United States.

Question 10

An important duty of the president is

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addressing Congress.

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