Powers and Responsibilities of the U.S. President

What is the term length for a President of the United States according to Article II?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

The President has the power to ______ legislation into law.

• sign

• veto

• amend

• reject

The President can issue executive orders to ______ existing laws.

• nullify

• clarify

• complicate

• ignore

What vote is required by Congress to override a presidential veto?

• Majority

• Two-thirds

• Three-fourths

• Unanimous

The President conducts ______ with other nations.

• warfare

• diplomacy

• trade

• espionage

Who has the power to ratify treaties signed by the President?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

The President's power to veto bills is an example of what system?

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Judicial review

The delegates to the Convention were afraid of placing too much ______ in the hands of one person.

• responsibility

• power

• wealth

• influence

The President can negotiate and ______ treaties.

• sign

• reject

• amend

• ignore

The President must recommend to Congress such ______ as he shall judge necessary and expedient.

• Laws

• Measures

• Policies

• Amendments