Question

powers of the president
use pages 31 and 32 of the student text to complete the worksheet.
multiple choice
circle the best answer, and write the letter in the blank.

1. the president does not have to get the senates approval to ___.

a. make an executive agreement
b. make a treaty
c. appoint cabinet members
d. appoint ambassadors

1. the constitution says the president is in charge of ___.

a. making the laws
b. carrying out the laws
c. explaining the laws
d. all of the above

1. if the president vetoes a bill, ___ of congress must vote for the bill to overturn the veto.

a. one - third
b. two - thirds
c. one - half
d. three - fourths

1. the president ___.

a. recognizes governments of other countries
b. makes executive agreements
c. gives executive orders
d. all of the above

1. ___ are rules made by the president.

a. treaties
b. appointments
c. executive orders
d. executive agreements

Explanation:

1. An executive - agreement can be made by the President without Senate approval. Treaties, Cabinet - member and ambassador appointments require Senate approval.
2. The President is responsible for carrying out the laws. Law - making is mainly Congress's job, and law - explaining is the judiciary's job.
3. A two - thirds vote in both houses of Congress is needed to override a presidential veto.
4. The President recognizes foreign governments, makes executive agreements, and gives executive orders.
5. Executive orders are rules made by the President. Treaties are international agreements, appointments are for filling positions, and executive agreements are international agreements made without Senate ratification.

Answer:

1. A. make an executive agreement
2. B. carrying out the laws
3. B. two - thirds
4. D. all of the above
5. C. Executive orders