Article III: The Courts Answers

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As commander in chief, the president has the power to

d
declare war.
l
lead the military.
f
fund the armed forces.
c
call for a draft.
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Under Article II of the Constitution, what age must someone be in order to run for president of the United States?

A
twenty-five years old.
B
thirty-five years old.
C
forty-five years old.
D
fifty-five years old.
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Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch?

A
The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.
B
The Electoral College chooses the vice president and the cabinet.
C
The Electoral College chooses the president and the cabinet.
D
The Electoral College chooses the president and some cabinet members.
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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.
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Which best explains how the Senate affects the powers of the president?

A
The Senate must approve many presidential actions.
B
The Senate often has more powers than the president.
C
The Senate must have the same powers as the president.
D
The Senate often rejects many presidential actions.
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What does the executive branch do?

m
make laws
i
interpret laws
c
carry out laws
r
revise laws
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Which describes how Congress affects the president’s abilities to grant pardons and appoint cabinet members?

A
The Senate approves pardons but not cabinet members.
B
The House approves cabinet members but not pardons.
C
The Senate approves cabinet members but not pardons.
D
The House approves pardons but not cabinet members.

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