Which of the following is not a power of the president?
a) vetoing bills
b) pardon federal offenders
c) declaring laws unconstitutional

Read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt’s “day of infamy” speech. which line reveals the purpose of the speech?

Select the five weaknesses of the articles of confederation. congress could not declare war or establish an army. congress could not levy taxes. congress could not control trade. not all the states were represented in congress. no national court system. no executive to enforce the laws. congress could not negotiate with foreign governments. the national government could not borrow money. nine of the states had to agree to pass a law.

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u. s. was too weak to wage war. b the u. s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.