Powers of the Presidency Quiz
Authored by Daniel Scalley
Social Studies
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Article 2, Section 2 of the Constitution, who has the power to be the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States?
Vice President
Secretary of Defense
President
Speaker of the House
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Article 2, Section 2 of the Constitution, who has the power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States?
Secretary of State
President
Supreme Court Justices
Attorney General
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of Executive Orders issued by the President?
To appoint cabinet members and ambassadors
To give specific directives to federal agencies to carry out laws passed by Congress
To veto laws passed by Congress
To make new laws without Congressional approval
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of Executive Agreements made by the President?
To make agreements with the House of Representatives
To make agreements with the Senate
To make agreements with state governments
To make agreements with foreign powers on international issues/disputes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of Executive Privilege exerted by the President?
To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the Executive Branch
To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the State Governments
To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the Judicial Branch
To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the Legislative Branch
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of the President's legislative powers?
To make new laws without Congressional approval
To enforce laws passed by Congress
To recommend legislation to Congress
To declare war without Congressional approval
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of the President's appointment power?
To appoint state-level officials
To appoint federal officials facing impeachment
To appoint members of Congress
To appoint cabinet members, ambassadors, and military officers
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