Article II of the Constitution

1.) What's created under Article II of the Constitution? (There are 2 correct answers.)

• The executive branch was established.
• It explains the powers of the president.
• It explains how long members of Congress can serve.

2.) Why were the Framers of the Constitution afraid of a strong executive?

• They didn't want to make term limits that said how long people could serve in office.
• They recently rebelled against a monarchy, so they didn't want to give one person power.
• They didn't want to have qualifications to work in the federal government.

3.) What powers does the president have? (There are 2 correct answers.)

• Interpret laws in court cases to see if the Constitution has been followed.
• Controls the Army & Navy
• Nominate people to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court

4.) True or false, the president's powers have grown significantly over time.

• True
• False

5.) What checks does the executive branch have on the legislative branch? (There are 2 correct answers.)

• Interpret laws in court cases to see if the Constitution has been followed.
• Sign, or veto laws
• Recommend legislation to Congress

6.) What checks does the executive branch have on the judicial branch? (There are 2 correct answers.)

• President's don't have much power over the courts besides appointing and nominating judges.
• Sign, or veto laws
• A president can decide who gets into the federal courts.

7.) Which vocabulary term matches with the following definition: A president can mandate what they view as a priority or what they value in the executive branch.

• Unconstitutional
• Appoint
• Executive order

8.) How long do executive orders last?

• 4 years
• 6 years
• Until the current president stops it, or the next president signs the order again.

9.) What precedent did George Washington set as the first president?

• The federal government doesn't have as much power as the states.
• The president would only serve for a few terms because they weren't a king.
• The president has an unlimited amount of power.

10.) According to the video, what's the most important office in the United States?

• The position of being a citizen
• Justices in the Supreme Court.
• A member of the Senate.