Chapter 14 Quiz

__________ is referred to as the Executive Article of the Constitution, as it is where we can find powers that belong to the Executive Branch.

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

In this text, Alexander Hamilton makes the case for a solitary leader of the Executive Branch of the U.S. federal government.

• The Constitution

• Article 2

• Federalist Paper No. 70

“The execution of the laws is more important than the making of them," is a quote that can be attributed to:

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

From the Ordinance Power, the President of the U.S. is able to:

• Issue executive orders

• Veto bills passed by Congress

• Create treaties

• Create executive agreements

Executive orders carry the weight of law and expire after 10 years.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Executive orders don't expire, but future presidents are not bound to uphold executive orders of past presidents.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits the President to two terms in office?

• 22nd Amendment

• 20th Amendment

• 25th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

Which of the following is a role of the President defined in the U.S. Constitution?

• Chief Legislator

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states.

• executive agreement

• treaty

• executive order

• power of recognition

The acknowledgement by the President of the U.S. of the legal existence of a newly formed sovereign nation is referred to as:

• executive agreement

• treaty

• executive order

• power of recognition

The line-item veto is a legislative power that presidents have actively utilized in the 21st century.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

In 1996, the Supreme Court disallowed presidents from using the line-item veto.