Question

Based on the passage below, which is an example of how the Framers of the United States Constitution limited the powers of the president?

“He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the Supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law.”

a. The President can conduct a war.
b. The President can veto a bill.
c. The President can grant pardons for crimes against the U.S.
d. The President must have the consent of the Senate to choose an individual for public office.

Answer 1

I think the answer is d. This is because answer a, b and c all show the ways that the President’s powers are not limited whereas d explains how the Senate must be in agreement with the President if he/she would like to appoint an individual to a role involving the decisions that may affect the public.

Answer 2

D The President must have the consent of the Senate to choose an individual for public office