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Article II of the Constitution states that the president is also

A
leader of the Senate.
B
a general in the army.
C
commander in chief.
D
leader of Congress.
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Which best describes how the executive branch affects the power of the military?

A
The executive branch shares power with the military.
B
The executive branch checks the power of the military.
C
The executive branch strengthens the power of the military.
D
The executive branch gives power to the military.
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Which statement best explains why the Constitution limits the power of the executive branch?

A
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from overthrowing the president.
B
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.
C
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from interfering in the work of other branches.
D
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from interfering in the work of the president.
4

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

A
four years.
B
six years.
C
seven years.
D
ten years.
5

During the State of the Union address, the president is required to report to

A
the Supreme Court.
B
the vice president.
C
governors in all fifty states.
D
members of Congress.
6

What must occur after the president negotiates a treaty?

A
the President must raise funds to enact the treaty
B
the House of Representatives must approve the treaty
C
the Supreme Court must rule on the treaty
D
the Senate must approve the treaty
7

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

A
approving an amendment.
B
ratifying an amendment.
C
granting a pardon.
D
making a treaty.
8

An important duty of the president is

A
appointing senators.
B
addressing Congress.
C
creating laws.
D
funding the military.
9

A qualification for president under Article II of the Constitution is

A
being a natural-born citizen of the United States.
B
being born in Washington DC.
C
living for ten years in the United States.
D
living for ten years in Washington DC.
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Which best explains how the president selects a justice for the Supreme Court?

A
The president selects a judge that is qualified but disagrees with him on issues.
B
The president selects a judge whom he considers the most qualified and will most likely support his agenda.
C
The president selects a qualified judge that Congress proposes.
D
The president selects a qualified judge whom existing judges approve of.

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