Understanding Article II of the U.S. Constitution

The video discusses Article II of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the executive powers vested in the President. It covers the historical context of the presidency, the mechanics of presidential terms, and the Electoral College system. The video also explores the President's military powers, treaty-making, and appointment powers, as well as the State of the Union address and the Take Care Clause. Finally, it explains the impeachment process and its implications for presidential accountability.

What was a significant achievement of the U.S. Constitution regarding the presidency?

• Establishing a monarchy

• Creating a single executive with limited powers

• Allowing state governors to have plural executives

• Granting the president unlimited power

What is a requirement for someone to become President of the United States?

• Must have served in the military

• Must be a natural born citizen

• Must be at least 30 years old

• Must be a naturalized citizen

What change did the 12th Amendment bring to the Electoral College system?

• It abolished the Electoral College

• It allowed the House to choose the president

• It allowed the first place winner to become vice president

• It required presidents and vice presidents to run on a single ticket

What is one of the main purposes of the Commander-in-Chief Clause?

• To give the president control over Congress

• To ensure civilian control of the military

• To establish a military monarchy

• To allow the president to declare war

Who shares the treaty-making power with the President?

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The State Governors

• The House of Representatives

What is required for the President to appoint high-ranking officials?

• Approval from the House of Representatives

• Advice and consent of the Senate

• Approval from the Vice President

• Approval from the Supreme Court

What is the purpose of the President's recess appointment power?

• To bypass the Senate's approval

• To temporarily fill vacancies when the Senate is in recess

• To permanently fill vacancies

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

What is the significance of the 'take care' clause in Section 3?

• It gives the President power to veto laws

• It allows the President to ignore unconstitutional laws

• It mandates the President to ensure laws are faithfully executed

• It allows the President to create laws

What is the process for removing a President from office?

• A vote of no confidence by Congress

• A Supreme Court ruling

• Impeachment by the Senate

• Impeachment by the House and conviction by the Senate

Which Presidents have been impeached in American history?

• Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton

• Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon

• Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton

• Bill Clinton and Donald Trump