Understanding Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution

What branch of the U.S. government does Article 2 focus on?

• Legislative Branch

• State Government

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

What is one of the requirements to become President of the United States?

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must have a college degree

• Must have been a U.S. resident for 10 years

• Must be at least 40 years old

What power allows the President to enforce laws?

• Executive Power

• Judicial Power

• State Power

• Legislative Power

What is an executive order?

• A law passed by Congress

• A directive issued by the President that has the force of law

• A decision made by the Supreme Court

• A policy enforced by state governors

What are emergency wartime powers?

• Powers that the United Nations grants to its members

• Powers that let the President act quickly in a national emergency

• Powers that allow Congress to declare war

• Powers that state governments use during local emergencies