Directions: Article II, Sections 2 and 3 of the Constitution state the President’s powers and duties. Place a check mark next to
the powers and duties given to the President by the Constitution. (10 pts.) 1. _____ The President must give a “State of the Union” report to Congress.
2. _____ The President appoints the Vice President.
3. _____ The President is commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
4. _____ The President appoints ambassadors with the approval of the Senate.
5. _____ The President may pardon impeached government officials.
6. _____ The President carries out the laws of the country.
7. _____ The President has Congress greet visiting ambassadors.
8. _____ The President may make treaties with the approval of the Senate.
9. _____ The President commissions officers in the armed forces.
10. _____ The President can break diplomatic relations with foreign countries.
