Question

1. what are the powers given to the executive branch? select all correct answers. (select all that apply)

a. declaring war
b. negotiating treaties
c. passing laws
d. directing the military
e. appointing supreme court justices

Explanation:

• Option A: Declaring war is a power of the legislative branch (Congress in the US), so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The executive branch (e.g., the President) has the power to negotiate treaties (though the Senate ratifies them), so B is correct.
• Option C: Passing laws is a power of the legislative branch, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: The executive branch (the President as Commander - in - Chief) directs the military, so D is correct.
• Option E: The President (executive branch) has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices (subject to Senate confirmation), so E is correct.

Answer:

B. negotiating treaties, D. directing the military, E. appointing Supreme Court justices