The answers to the question is as follow: 1 (B), 2 (D), 3 (B), 4 (A)
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Further Explanation</h2>
<u>Question 1,</u> administering the law is one of the functions of the executive branch of government. This implies the correct answer is B.
One of the duties of the Executive branch of government which is headed by the president is to administer and enforce the laws that are passed by congress.
<u>Question 2,</u> the reason that best explains why the congress enacted the war power resolution in 1973 is to limit the president's ability to commit troops to an undeclared war. The correct answer is D
The war powers resolution enacted in 1973 is a law that was in place to prevent the president from committing the US to war or armed conflict without notifying congress. The law, however, gives the president the authority to deploy the military in a matter relating to war but can only exercise such power if it is approved by the congress
<u>Question 3</u>, the difference between Executive agreement and treaties is that treaty must pass through the senate, that is, it must be approved by a two-thirds vote in the senate while Executive agreement does not require Senate approval. The correct answer is B
<u>Question 4</u>, president executive power of clemency is an example of checks and balances mainly because clemency can overturn federal court decisions. The correct answer is A
The United States Constitution grants the President the power to pardon federal offenses but the president cannot exercise such power in the case of an impeachment.
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