Article II: The Presidency

Question 1

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

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making a treaty.

Question 2

Which statement best explains why the Constitution limits the power of the executive branch?

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The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.

Question 3

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 4

Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch?

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The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.

Question 5

What does the executive branch do?

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carry out laws

Question 6

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

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The executive branch checks the power of the military.

Question 7

A general limitation on the power of the president is

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the possibility of impeachment.

Question 8

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

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cabinet member

Question 9

Which best explains how the Senate affects the powers of the president?

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The Senate must approve many presidential actions.

Question 10

A qualification for president under Article II of the Constitution is

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being a natural-born citizen of the United States.

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