Question

the executive branch of government is described in article ii of the united states constitution. read section 1 of article ii. then answer the question.

the executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america. he shall hold his office during the term of four years, and, together with the vice president, chosen for the same term, be elected.

executive: related to the carrying out of laws
vested in: given to

which of the following statements are true? select all that apply.

the president of the united states is in charge of carrying out the laws.
the president of the united states makes all laws.
the president of the united states serves a term of four years.
the president and the vice president of the united states are elected.

Explanation:

1. For "The president of the United States is in charge of carrying out the laws": The text says "executive" is related to carrying out laws and executive power is vested in the president, so this is true.
2. For "The president of the United States makes all laws": The text only says the president has executive power (carrying out laws), not making laws, so this is false.
3. For "The president of the United States serves a term of four years": The text states "He shall hold his office during the term of four years", so this is true.
4. For "The president and the vice president of the United States are elected": The text says "together with the vice president, chosen for the same term, be elected", so this is true.

Answer:

• The president of the United States is in charge of carrying out the laws.
• The president of the United States serves a term of four years.
• The president and the vice president of the United States are elected.