Article II: The Presidency

Question 1

What does the executive branch do?

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carry out laws

Question 2

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

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cabinet member

Question 3

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

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thirty-five years old.

Question 4

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 5

An important duty of the president is

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addressing Congress.

Question 6

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

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granting pardons

Question 7

CabinetCongressSupreme CourtUnited Nations

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Congress

Question 8

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

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making a treaty.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Article II of the Constitution defines the roles of

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the president and the vice president.

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