Thomas Jefferson sent a naval squadron to the Mediterranean Sea to protect American merchant ships from Barbary pirates without waiting for congressional approval. This is an example of the
a. doctrine of executive prerogative.
b. preservation clause.
c. right of exception.
d. supremacy clause.
e. writ of habeas corpus.
Question -2-Which president helped to set the two-term precedent?
a. George Washington
b. John Adams
c. Abraham Lincoln
d. Woodrow Wilson
e. Franklin Roosevelt
Question -3-The Constitution limits the presidency to
a. male citizens.
b. property holders.
c. citizens over the age of 55.
d. independently wealthy citizens.
e. natural born citizens.
Question -4-Under the original Constitution the president was limited to how many terms?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. No limits
e. A number to be determined by the first Congress
Question -5-The Constitution sets the presidents term of office at _______ years.
a. two
b. four
c. six
d. eight
e. ten
Question -6-The framers helped secure the presidents independence from Congress by prohibiting Congress from
a. altering the presidents salary during any one term.
b. confirming supreme court appointees.
c. overriding a presidential veto.
d. removing the president from office.
e. voting on matters of war.
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