Understanding Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution

What is the primary role of the executive branch as established by Article 2?

• To make laws
• To interpret laws
• To execute laws
• To amend laws

Why did the founders design the president to be a civilian commander-in-chief?

• To ensure military experience
• To prevent military dictatorship
• To promote military power
• To allow military leaders to govern

What precedent did George Washington set regarding presidential terms?

• One term
• Two terms
• Three terms
• Unlimited terms

How is the number of electors for each state determined?

• By the state's population only
• By the number of senators only
• By the number of representatives and senators
• By the state's geographical size

What significant power does the president have concerning the Supreme Court?

• To remove judges
• To appoint judges
• To veto court decisions
• To write court opinions

What is required for someone to become President of the United States?

• Being a naturalized citizen
• Being a natural-born citizen
• Being a resident for 10 years
• Being a military veteran

What is the significance of the 22nd Amendment?

• It abolished the electoral college
• It limited presidential terms
• It established the Supreme Court
• It defined the role of Congress

What power does the president have over bills passed by Congress?

• To amend them
• To veto or approve them
• To ignore them
• To rewrite them

Why is the president's ability to appoint Supreme Court judges significant?

• Judges serve for life
• Judges can be easily removed
• Judges have limited power
• Judges are elected by the public

What is the role of the president's cabinet?

• To make laws
• To advise the president
• To interpret laws
• To veto bills