Question

2) Select TWO facts about the Constitution and the military.

The Constitution does not specify any particular branch to have the oversight of the military.

The Constitution places the President over the military, making him the Commander in Chief.

The legislative branch has the power to decide when the United States will go to war.

The judicial branch must approve of any declaration of war or military action.

The Constitution gives the President the authority to declare war.

3) Select the best answer.

How is the President’s relationship with Congress influenced by which party is in power?

The President is powerless if he is not a member of the majority party.

If the President is of the majority party, then he can usually count on party loyalty to advance his agenda.

Reelection is much easier if the President controls both houses of Congress.

The majority party can threaten to impeach the President if he does not follow the party’s orders.

4) Select TWO ways the President might exert pressure on Congress based on his relationship with the public.

use diplomacy and persuasion to form coalitions to advance his agenda

works to gain approval from the same public that elects members of Congress

refuses to adjourn Congress for holidays until an agreement is reached

threatens to replace congressional leadership

Answer 1

2) Select TWO facts about the Constitution and the military.
- The Constitution places the President over the military, making him the Commander in Chief.
- The legislative branch has the power to decide when the United States will go to war.

3) Select the best answer.
- If the President is of the majority party, then he can usually count on party loyalty to advance his agenda.

4) Select TWO ways the President might exert pressure on Congress based on his relationship with the public.
- use diplomacy and persuasion to form coalitions to advance his agenda
- works to gain approval from the same public that elects members of Congress