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US government and civics

Course: US government and civics > Unit 2

Lesson 4: Roles and powers of the president

Article II of the Constitution
Formal and informal powers of the US president
Executive orders
Presidential signing statements
Roles and powers of the president: lesson overview
Roles and powers of the president: foundational
Roles and powers of the president: advanced

Roles and powers of the president: advanced

AP.GOPO: CON‑4 (EU), CON‑4.A (LO), CON‑4.A.1 (EK), CON‑4.A.2 (EK)

President Bellingham’s administration wants to limit the development of chemical weapons in key nations in the Middle East, but Congress is unlikely to back a formal treaty.

Which of the following is an action the president may take to accomplish their policy agenda?

(Choice A)
Negotiate an executive agreement with the heads of the Middle Eastern governments
(Choice B)
Use the State of the Union address to persuade Congress to negotiate a treaty with the Middle Eastern governments
(Choice C)
Pass a bill appropriating tax money for research into the harmful effects of chemical weaponry
(Choice D)
Persuade the Supreme Court to declare the use of chemical weapons unconstitutional

US government and civics

Course: US government and civics > Unit 2

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