Question

directions: use article ii, section 1 of the constitution to answer the following questions. (7 pts.)

1. how long is a president’s term?
2. who else is elected at the same time?
3. the number of electors for each state is equal to what?
4. what is the president’s current salary?
5. what are the three qualifications a person must have to be president?

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powers and duties of the president
directions: article ii, sections 2 and 3 of the constitution state the president’s powers and duties. place a check mark next to the powers and duties given to the president by the constitution. (10 pts.)

1. the president must give a “state of the union” report to congress.
2. the president appoints the vice president.
3. the president is commander - in - chief of the armed forces.
4. the president appoints ambassadors with the approval of the senate.
5. the president may pardon impeached government officials.
6. the president carries out the laws of the country.
7. the president has congress greet visiting ambassadors.
8. the president may make treaties with the approval of the senate.
9. the president commissions officers in the armed forces.
10. the president can break diplomatic relations with foreign countries.

Explanation:

1. Article II, Section 1 of the US Constitution states a president's term is four years.
2. The vice - president is elected at the same time as the president.
3. The number of electors for each state is equal to the number of its senators and representatives in Congress.
4. The current presidential salary is set by law and is $400,000 per year. This is not in Article II, Section 1 but is a current fact.
5. To be president, a person must be a natural - born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the United States for at least 14 years.

For the powers and duties section:

1. The President must give a "State of the Union" report to Congress (true, Article II, Section 3).
2. The Vice - President is elected, not appointed by the President (false).
3. The President is commander - in - chief of the armed forces (true, Article II, Section 2).
4. The President appoints ambassadors with the approval of the Senate (true, Article II, Section 2).
5. The President may pardon impeached government officials (false, can pardon except in cases of impeachment).
6. The President carries out the laws of the country (true, Article II, Section 3).
7. There is no such requirement for the President to have Congress greet visiting ambassadors (false).
8. The President may make treaties with the approval of the Senate (true, Article II, Section 2).
9. The President commissions officers in the armed forces (true, Article II, Section 2).
10. The President can break diplomatic relations with foreign countries (true, as part of executive power).

Answer:

1. Four years
2. The vice - president
3. The number of its senators and representatives in Congress
4. $400,000 per year
5. a. A natural - born citizen

b. At least 35 years old
c. A resident of the United States for at least 14 years
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