Unit 3: Executive Branch (LT 1-2)

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How old do you have to be in order to run for President of the United States?

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35

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How long is a President's term in office?

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4 Years

Front

Who is the current President of the United States that will serve until January 2025?

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Joe Biden

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How many terms can a President serve in office?

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2

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The President can do which of the following without seeking the consent of either the House or the Senate? Ratify a treaty by signing it, Deploy troops, Declare war, Appoint Supreme Court Justices

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Deploy troops

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Which of the following is an example of an expressed power granted to the President by the U.S. Constitution? Declaring war on other nations, Overriding a Supreme Court decision, Appointing federal judges, Regulating commerce among states

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Appointing federal judges

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The President's authority to veto bills passed by Congress is an example of an ______________________.

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Expressed power

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Which of the following is NOT an expressed power of the President according to the U.S. Constitution? Pardoning an individual for federal offenses, Vetoing a bill, Serving as Commander in Chief

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Making an executive agreement

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What is the significance of expressed powers in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

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The President's authority that is directly written in the Constitution.

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In which of the following scenarios is the President most likely to use an executive order to make important policy?
The Supreme Court is not in session,
The vice president does not support the policy,
When Congress cannot reach a compromise on an issues,
The majority part of Congress agrees with the President

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When Congress cannot reach a compromise on an issues