2.   which of the following is not a responsibility of the president? a. appoint ambassadors to foreign countries b. commander-in-chief of the military c. confirm a cabinet member d. pardon someone of a federal crime b.? 6.   choose the statement from the following choices that best describes the separation of powers. a. powers and duties of the united states government are divided among two branches of government. b. powers and duties of the united states government are divided among three branches of government. c. powers and duties of the united states government are decided by a system of direct democracy. d. powers and duties of the united states government are chosen entirely by the president of the united states. b.? 10.   which of the following problems did shays' rebellion show about the articles of confederation? a. there was too much federal regulation of interstate commerce. b. there was no federal standing army. c. states couldn't create their own tax laws. d. the federal government imposed too many taxes on states. b.? 16.   was/were established to settle disputes between the states. a. the state department b. the presidency c. the executive branch d. central courts d.?