What does it mean for executive power to be vested in the President?

Presidential Powers and Electoral System

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The President has no executive power.
The President holds all executive power.
The President's power is limited to foreign affairs.
The President shares power equally with Congress.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the original electoral system considered complicated?
The top vote-getter became President and the second became Vice-President.
The President was chosen by Congress.
It was based on a lottery system.
It required a unanimous vote from all states.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key reason for the framers to avoid a popular vote for President initially?
They thought a popular vote was too complex.
They believed only Congress should elect the President.
They aimed to balance the interests of large and small states.
They wanted to create a monarchy.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant change made to the electoral system by an amendment?
The President is now elected by Congress.
The President is chosen by the Supreme Court.
The President is elected for life.
The President and Vice-President are elected separately.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major concern for the framers regarding the President's role as Commander in Chief?
The President would be unable to declare war.
The President would have no control over the military.
The President would need approval for every military decision.
The President might become a military dictator.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Constitution balance the President's power to declare war?
The President can declare war without any restrictions.
Congress must approve any declaration of war.
The Supreme Court decides when war can be declared.
The President can only declare war during a national emergency.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the framers ensure civilian control over the military?
By making the President the Commander in Chief.
By allowing Congress to control the military.
By creating a separate military council.
By giving the Supreme Court military oversight.
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