American Government and political order

Part II – Short Answer: Answer each of the questions below. A complete answer should consist oi two
(2) web-structured paragraphs.
1. How are members at the Electoral College chosen by each state?
2 Under Article III of the US. Constitution. federal judges are appointed tor life. What is the reason
behind this provision?
3. Explain the President’s pardon power and whether there are any checks on that power.
4. Explain the Senate’s advice and consent power with regard appointments.
Part Ill – Essay Section: Answer two (2) of the three question below. A complete answer should
consist of two (2) typewritten pages contesting five (5) to six (6) well-structured paragraphs.
1. What is the function at the Electoral College. shouid it be abolished. and why?
2. us. Senators were not elected by direct popular vote until 1914. How were US. Senators chosen
prior to that date and what was the reason for that method.
3. Is the power of Congress to declare war ‘nconsistent with the President’s power to act Commander in
Chief of the Armed Forces?