Question

second branch: the executive
a. presidential lingo. complete each sentence using the words in the box.
cabinet
commander in chief
oath
religion
veto
executive departments
executive branch
pardon

1. the ____________ serves to carry out the laws.
2. a president can issue a(n) ____________ which forgives a crime entirely.
3. the president must take a(n) ____________ to promise to uphold and defend the constitution.
4. article vi, section 3 of the constitution says that someones ____________ cant be used as a factor to decide if a candidate is qualified to be president.
5. the heads of the 15 main departments make up the presidents ____________.
6. the president is the ____________ of the military.
7. if a president doesnt agree with a law congress passes, they can ____________ it.
8. the ____________ are assigned the task of putting laws into action.

b. balancing act. match the presidents powers with the limits that restrict them.
presidents power

1. ____ commander in chief
2. ____ appoint ambassadors and federal judges
3. ____ veto bills passed by congress
4. ____ execute the laws
5. ____ make treaties with foreign nations

congresss check
a. two - thirds of the senate must approve
b. two - thirds of congress can overrule
c. only congress can declare war
d. congress makes the laws
e. majority of senators must approve

Explanation:

1. The executive branch is responsible for carrying out laws.
2. A pardon forgives a crime entirely and can be issued by the president.
3. The president takes an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.
4. Religion cannot be used as a factor for presidential - qualification according to the Constitution.
5. The heads of the 15 main departments form the president's cabinet.
6. The president is the commander in chief of the military.
7. A president can veto a law passed by Congress if they disagree.
8. The executive departments are tasked with putting laws into action.

For part B:

1. The president as commander in chief has the power over the military, but only Congress can declare war (C).
2. When the president appoints ambassadors and federal judges, a majority of Senators must approve (E).
3. If the president vetoes bills passed by Congress, two - thirds of Congress can override (B).
4. The president executes the laws, while Congress makes the laws (D).
5. When the president makes treaties with foreign nations, two - thirds of the Senate must approve (A).

Answer:

A.

1. executive branch
2. pardon
3. oath
4. religion
5. cabinet
6. commander in chief
7. veto
8. executive departments

B.

1. C. only Congress can declare war
2. E. majority of Senators must approve
3. B. two - thirds of Congress can override
4. D. Congress makes the laws
5. A. two - thirds of the Senate must approve