Watch the video and take a brief assessment to check your understanding.
Which of the following is a power of the president?
a.Ratifying treaties
b.Lawmaking
c.Executive orders
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Which of the following has the power to check presidential power?
a.Congress
b.Governors
c.Vice President
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How do presidents broaden their powers?
a.Lawmaking
b.Nominating Senators
c.Executive orders
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While the president is the commander in chief of the military, who has the power to declare war?
a.Executive Branch
b.Senate
c.Congress
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Why did the founders create the presidency to be led by a single person?
a.Need for quick decisions
b.Concerns about competition
c.Concerns about qualifications
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