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Question 1

A limitation on the president’s power to appoint ambassadors is that

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the Senate must approve them.

Question 2

Article II of the Constitution states that the president is also

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commander in chief.

Question 3

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 4

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

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making a treaty.

Question 5

The Constitution limits the executive branch from declaring war by giving that power to

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the legislative branch.

Question 6

A main purpose of the president’s State of the Union address is to

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identify major policy issues.

Question 7

One of the vice president’s key jobs is to

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preside over the Senate.

Question 8

A responsibility of the vice president is to

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become president if necessary.

Question 9

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 10

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

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members of Congress.

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