Which statement best explains why the Constitution limits the power of the executive branch quizlet?

Which of the following statements best describes the general process of how laws are made in the United States?

A. A law is created by Congress, signed by the president, and interpreted by the courts.
B. A law is created by the president, signed by the courts, and interpreted by Congress.
C. A law is created by the courts, signed by the president, and interpreted by Congress.
D. A law is created by the president, signed by Congress, and interpreted by the courts.

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Which statement best explains why the Constitution limits the power of the executive branch?

The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from overthrowing the president.

The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.

The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from interfering in the work of other branches.

The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from interfering in the work of the president.

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Who would the president most likely appoint to offer advice about national defense?

a senator
a cabinet member
a federal judge
an ambassador

A qualification for president under Article II of the Constitution is

being born in the United States.
being born in Washington DC.
living for ten years in the United States.
living for ten years in Washington DC.

Article II of the Constitution states that the president is also

leader of the Senate.
commander of the army.
commander in chief.
leader of Congress.

Which is an example of a presidential power that has no clear limitation?

selecting a cabinet
making a treaty
appointing ambassadors
granting pardons

Article II of the Constitution defines the roles of

the president and the vice president.
the president and the legislative branch.
the vice president and the legislative branch.
the vice president and the judicial branch.

During the State of the Union address, the president is required to report to

the Supreme Court.
the vice president.
governors in all fifty states.
members of Congress.

Which statement best explains why the Constitution limits the power of the executive branch?

a. The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from overthrowing the president.
b. The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.
c. The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from interfering in the work of other branches.
d. The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from interfering in the work of the president.

Which best explains how the Senate affects the powers of the president?

The Senate must approve many presidential actions.
The Senate often has more powers than the president.
The Senate must have the same powers as the president.
The Senate often rejects many presidential actions.

Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch?

The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.
The Electoral College chooses the vice president and the cabinet.
The Electoral College chooses the president and the cabinet.
The Electoral College chooses the president and some cabinet members.

What does the executive branch do?

make laws
interpret laws
carry out laws
revise laws

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How does Congress limit the power of the executive branch quizlet?

The president has the power to negotiate and sign treaties, but is limited by the fact it then must be ratified by 2/3 of congress. Also, the president can veto bills, but congress can override the veto by 2/3 vote, which limits the president's power.

What limits on power does the executive branch have?

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