Article II: The Presidency

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Senate must approve many presidential actions.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cabinet member

Question 3

Which best explains how the president selects a justice for the Supreme Court?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The president selects a judge whom he considers the most qualified and will most likely support his agenda.

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Senate approves cabinet members but not pardons.

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

thirty-five years old.

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

granting pardons

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