What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution provide for the President, and what is it an example of?
Powers of the President

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
President Johnson was granted power by Congress to "do what was needed, to win the war". It is an example of the presidency expanding it's powers by an Act of Congress.
President Johnson was granted power by Congress to “take all necessary steps, including the use of armed forces”. It is an example of the presidency expanding it's powers by a Constitutional Amendment.
President Johnson was granted power by Congress to “take all necessary steps, including the use of armed forces”. It is an example of the presidency expanding it's powers by an Act of Congress.
President Johnson had his power checked by the heavily dominated Republican Congress, and it is an example of the presidency having its power limited by an Act of Congress.
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where does the president get their power from?
The Constitution
From the Courts
From Acts of Congress
From the people
Article II
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
These are all examples of the presidents Judicial Powers except.
Reprieve
Pardon
Original Jurisdiction
Commutation
Amnesty
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
An Executive Agreement is?
An agreement made between the President and a member of Congress to pass a bill.
An agreement made between the President and the Leader of another nation that does not need the consent of the Senate.
An agreement made between the President and a member of their cabinet to offer discretionary funding towards a pet project of the cabinet member.
An agreement made between the President and members of Congress to appoint judges to the Federal Court System.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The president makes treaties with other countries, and a treaty is a formal written agreement between two or more countries. What are the steps to ratify a treaty?
Meeting, Negotiation, Ratification
Negotiation, Signing, Ratification
Meeting, Drafting, Negotiation, Signing
Negotiation, Ratification, Approval
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are examples of the presidents ceremonial duties?
Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
Entertaining foreign dignitaries
Proposing treaties to foreign dignitaries
Laying a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What responsibilities does the president have as the leader of his political party?
Appear on late-night TV shows to do interviews
Propose legislation at the State of the Union
Appear at fundraisers, rallies, and endorse candidates
Propose Executive Agreements to foreign dignitaries
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