Unit 4 Review (US Govt)

Front

True or False: The Secretary of Defense is appointed by the President and must also be approved by the Senate.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True. The Secretary of Defense is indeed appointed by the President and requires Senate approval, making the statement accurate.

Front

How long is a President's term?

Back

4 years

Answer explanation

A President's term is 4 years, as established by the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This allows for a maximum of two terms, totaling 8 years, but each individual term is 4 years.

Front

If there are two candidates running for presidential office, how many electoral votes must the winner receive?

Back

270 votes

Answer explanation

To win the presidency, a candidate must receive a majority of the electoral votes. There are 538 total electoral votes, so the winner needs at least 270 votes to secure the presidency.

Front

True or False: Each state gets the number of electoral votes equal to the number of representatives plus the number of senators for the state

Back

True

Answer explanation

True. Each state receives electoral votes equal to its number of representatives in the House plus its two senators, reflecting both population and equal state representation in the Senate.

Front

The Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon _______.

Back

limits the extent of presidential executive privilege

Answer explanation

The Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon limits the extent of presidential executive privilege by ruling that the president is not above the law and must comply with subpoenas, thus restricting the scope of executive privilege.

Front

Separate but equal describes the relationship between

Back

the executive and legislative branches

Answer explanation

Separate but equal refers to the concept of distinct roles and powers within government. The correct choice, 'the executive and legislative branches', highlights their separate functions while maintaining a balance of power.

Front

If the President and the Vice President are sick with an illness that stops them from working, who will take the role as President?

Back

Speaker of the House

Answer explanation

If both the President and Vice President are unable to perform their duties, the Speaker of the House is next in line to assume the presidency, as established by the Presidential Succession Act.

Front

Who has the responsibility to preside over the Senate and succeed the President if circumstances allow?

Back

Vice President

Answer explanation

The Vice President has the responsibility to preside over the Senate and is next in line to succeed the President if necessary. The other options do not hold this constitutional role.

Front

Who must approve all of the government's borrowing? Options: Federal Reserve Bank, Campaign Finance Committee, The Department of Treasury, Congress

Back

Congress

Answer explanation

Congress must approve all government borrowing as part of its constitutional authority to control federal spending and debt. This ensures that elected representatives have a say in financial decisions.

Front

Which amendment placed limits on Presidential term length?

Back

22nd

Answer explanation

The 22nd Amendment limits a President to two terms in office, ensuring no individual can serve more than 10 years in total. This was ratified in 1951 in response to Franklin D. Roosevelt's four-term presidency.