Which Article of the U.S. Constitution deals with the Executive branch?

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution deals with the Executive branch?

• A. Article 1
• B. Article 2
• C. Article 3
• D. Article 4

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is where the government’s executive powers are defined and exercised. The article in the Constitution that covers the Executive branch establishes the presidency itself and sets how it works: who can be president, how long the term lasts, and how succession is handled; the president’s roles as Commander-in-Chief; the power to negotiate treaties (with Senate approval); the authority to appoint federal officers; the veto power and various duties like delivering the State of the Union and taking an oath to uphold the Constitution; and the impeachment and removal process. These elements collectively define the operation and limits of the executive branch. In contrast, other articles describe the legislative and judicial branches, so this article is the one that specifically addresses the Executive branch.

The concept being tested is where the government’s executive powers are defined and exercised. The article in the Constitution that covers the Executive branch establishes the presidency itself and sets how it works: who can be president, how long the term lasts, and how succession is handled; the president’s roles as Commander-in-Chief; the power to negotiate treaties (with Senate approval); the authority to appoint federal officers; the veto power and various duties like delivering the State of the Union and taking an oath to uphold the Constitution; and the impeachment and removal process. These elements collectively define the operation and limits of the executive branch. In contrast, other articles describe the legislative and judicial branches, so this article is the one that specifically addresses the Executive branch.