L2 WHY PRESIDENT?

What was a key reason for the American public's distrust of powerful leaders after the Revolutionary War?

• They had no experience with government.
• They believed in a strong monarchy.
• They were influenced by foreign leaders.
• They had just fought a war to gain independence from them.

What was a major reason for the Framers to create a weak federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

• To prevent tyranny.
• To ensure strong leadership.
• To promote economic growth.
• To establish a military.

What does the term 'confederation' refer to in the context of the U.S. government?

• A system of checks and balances.
• A strong centralized government.
• A union of independent states.
• A monarchy with absolute power.

What was one of the main issues with Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• It had too many representatives.
• It had the power to tax.
• It met too frequently.
• It only met once a year.

What was a significant limitation of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It could raise taxes effectively.
• It had the authority to regulate trade.
• It lacked the power to raise money.
• It could enforce laws.

Which of the following was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It lacked the power to tax.
• It allowed Congress to meet every month.
• It created a chief executive.
• It established a strong federal government.

During the Constitutional Convention, what was a primary concern regarding the powers of the chief executive?

• How to limit the president's term to two years.
• Whether the president should be elected by the public.
• How to ensure the president could not declare war.
• How much authority the chief executive should have.

What did the Framers want in a chief executive during the Constitutional Convention?

• A figurehead with no real power.
• A leader with limited decision-making power.
• A chief executive who could act quickly and decisively.
• A monarch with absolute authority.

How does the role of the U.S. president differ from that of monarchs in other nations?

• The president is not accountable to the public.
• The president serves lifelong terms.
• The president is elected and serves limited terms.
• The president has absolute power over the military.

What power was granted to the president regarding the military?

• The power to negotiate treaties.
• The power to appoint military leaders.
• The power to be commander in chief.
• The power to declare war.