Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET December 2014 Political Science
Which one of the following Articles of the US Constitution vests the executive powers in the President?
AArticle 1
BArticle 2 ✓ Correct
CArticle 3
DArticle 4
Correct answer: (B) Article 2 — Article 2 of the US Constitution vests executive power in the President, so it is the answer.
Explanation
★Article 2 of the US Constitution vests executive power in the President, so it is the answer.
★It makes the President the head of the federal executive branch.
★Article 2, Section 2 gives the power to make treaties with the consent of two-thirds of the Senate.
★It also covers appointments, the role of commander-in-chief and the pardon power.
★Article 1 deals with the legislative branch, the Congress.
★Article 3 establishes the judiciary, including the Supreme Court.
★Article 4 concerns relations among the states and the federal government.
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