Cards in this guide (15)
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.
What type of transportation did Hawkeye Chingachgook and Uncas use to begin their journey
How are the leaders of each presidential cabinet selected
appointed by the president
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 department enforces the Fair Housing Act
What describes powers not specifically listed in the US Constitution but that are necessary in order for the President to fulfill his or her duties
These are called inherent powers. They are provided for in the
Constitution by what is known as the "elastic clause."
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"
What proposed that representative selection to both houses of congress should be based on population alone
Regarding the presidency which of the following did delegates of the Constitutional Convention not agree to do
Give absolute power to the elective branch. (ALS)
Of the following which provided a framework for the establishment of a national government
Of the following terms which best describes the 12-month period used by a government or business for purposes of financial management
