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1. Which of the following statements are accurate regarding the role of the president in the legislative process? Check all that apply.
The U.S. Constitution grants the president the power to sign or veto legislation passed by Congress.
The president lacks a formal role in the legislative process.
Most vetoes are overridden by Congress.
It is common for presidents to use their State of the Union message to encourage the public to pressure Congress to support the president’s policies.
2. Which of these statements reflect reasons Thomas Paine gave for declaring independence from British rule? Check all that apply.
The king was envious of the colonies’ prosperity.
King George lacked the education to make wise policy decisions.
King George’s reign was colored by abusive uses of power.
The king was unable to act efficiently due to checks on his power.
Based on the information presented, with which of the these statements would Thomas Paine likely agree?
American government should be organized under one powerful central figure.
It’s not likely the king will change his ways so the colonists need to take action.
The king’s governance was reasonable but illegitimate.