Cards in this guide (16)
How can the president make treaties and appoint ambassadors
The president can negotiate treaties, but they must be ratified
by the senate to go into effect. He can appoint ambassadors, and
they also must be approved by the senate.
What is the primary responsibility of the vice president
The underlying primary responsibility is to be ready to assume
the office of President . The only duty in the meantime is to chair
the US Senate.
When the office of the president was first developed how was the vice president selected
What is the primary responsibility of the Department of Defense
To advise the president on issues of national security.
Which of the following describes American colonists who supported the British during the Revolutionary War and who had fled to England
What offices is classified under the executive branch
Which Amendment to the Constitution places a limit on the length of time a president may serve
What best describes a person who handles foreign affairs and negotiates treaties with foreign countries
What Is the best term for the annual statement detailing financial proposals for funding the policies of the nation
What is one of the primary objectives of the Twenty-fifth Amendment
One of the primary objectives of the twenty-fifth amendment is
to regulate Presidential successions. The twenty-fifth amendment
also deals with situations in which there may be Presidential
disabilities.
What conclusions did delegates of the Constitutional Convention reach regarding the executive branch of the government
A single executive constrained by a system of checks and
balances would best serve the new nation.
What is a criterion for an individual to become president as stated by Article II Section 1 of the Constitution
He or she must be a "natural born citizen"
As of 2011 how many standing committees are present in the house of representatives
Who did the articles of confederation grant the authority to govern the country while congress was not in session
The power of veto is which type of power of the nation's executive branch
Which of the following terms represents a person or group of people responsible for enacting the country's laws
