Question

8) Match the statements with the presidential powers granted by the Constitution.

This constitutional power was intended to be a mere formality but evolved over time into a presidential foreign policy tool.
This constitutional power gives the President the ability to assemble Congress at times he feels are necessary in the conducting of the nation’s business.
The responsibility for the military is shared between the executive and legislative branches.
This constitutional power allows the President to seek assistance in administering his duties as the Chief Executive.


9) Arrange the order of presidential succession using the numbers 1–5.

other Cabinet heads
secretary of state
president pro tempore
Speaker of the House
vice president

Answer 1

8)
- "This constitutional power was intended to be a mere formality but evolved over time into a presidential foreign policy tool." — Power to make treaties (treaty-making power; presidents also use executive agreements)
- "This constitutional power gives the President the ability to assemble Congress at times he feels are necessary in the conducting of the nation’s business." — Power to convene (call) Congress / call special sessions
- "The responsibility for the military is shared between the executive and legislative branches." — War powers (President is Commander in Chief; Congress has the power to declare war, raise and support armies)
- "This constitutional power allows the President to seek assistance in administering his duties as the Chief Executive." — Appointment power (appoint principal officers/Cabinet and other executive officers)

9) Order of presidential succession (1–5)
1 — vice president
2 — Speaker of the House
3 — president pro tempore
4 — secretary of state
5 — other Cabinet heads