Article II The Presidency Flashcards

An important duty of the president is?

Article II of the Constitution defines the roles of?

The president signing a trade agreement with China is an example of?

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

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

Under Article II of the Constitution, the president needs to be at least?

As commander in chief, the president has the power to?

A qualification for president under Article II of the Constitution is?

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

According to the Constitution, the amount of time the president and vice president serve in office together for one term is?

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

A limitation on the president's power to appoint ambassadors is that?

Which best explains how the president selects a justice for the Supreme Court?

A general limitation on the power of the president is?

Article II of the Constitution states that the president is also?

The Presidency Overview

Presidents have the critical duty of addressing Congress, enabling them to communicate policy and legislative agendas.
Article II of the U.S. Constitution outlines the roles, responsibilities, and powers of both the president and the vice president.

Presidential Powers and Limitations

Signing treaties and trade agreements, such as with China, exemplifies the president's authority to make treaties.
The Constitution intentionally limits executive branch power to prevent any risk of presidential overreach and maintain a balance among branches of government.
A significant power without explicit limitations is the ability to grant pardons, allowing the president to forgive crimes or reduce sentences.

Qualifications for Presidency

A candidate must be at least thirty-five years old to qualify for the presidency.
The requirement to be born in the United States establishes citizenship criteria for presidential candidates.

Role and Responsibilities

As commander in chief, the president holds the power to lead and direct military forces.
During the State of the Union address, the president must report to Congress, detailing the country's condition and legislative proposals.

Term Length and Appointments

The president and vice president serve a four-year term in office, emphasizing the temporal nature of their powers.
Cabinet members, who provide national defense advice, are key appointees chosen by the president.
The Senate must approve ambassador appointments, illustrating a system of checks and balances in government.

Judicial Appointments and Limitations

The president selects Supreme Court justices based on their qualifications and perceived alignment with the presidential agenda.
The possibility of impeachment stands as a fundamental limitation on the president's power, ensuring accountability for misconduct.

Additional Constitutional Roles

Article II reinforces the president's role as commander in chief, emphasizing the leader's strategic military authority.

Test your knowledge on Article II of the U.S. Constitution with these flashcards. Learn the important duties of the president, the roles defined for the president and vice president, and the process of making treaties. Perfect for students of U.S. government and constitutional law.