Exit Ticket 5.2-4

Front

According to Vice President Thomas Marshall, what is the meaning of his quote: “One ran away to sea; the other was elected Vice President. And nothing was heard of either of them again.”?

Back

It humorously indicates that the role of the Vice President is often overlooked and insignificant.

Front

What does the U.S. Constitution say about the role of the Vice President? Options: The Vice President presides over the House of Representatives and casts tie-breaking votes, The Vice President presides over the Senate and casts tie-breaking votes., The Vice President's primary role is to represent the President internationally., The Vice President has no specific duties outlined in the Constitution.

Back

The Vice President presides over the Senate and casts tie-breaking votes.

Front

What is a common role of the First Lady in modern times?

Back

Serving as an ambassador for social causes

Front

Which U.S. President is most closely associated with the Stewardship Theory? A leader who takes proactive steps to address national issues.

Back

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Front

What are two powerful checks on the power of the presidency? Options: The Supreme Court and the Executive Branch, The Courts and Congressional Oversight, The Senate and the President's Cabinet, State Governors and Mayors

Back

The Courts and Congressional Oversight

Front

What is the nature of an executive order?

Back

An executive order is a directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law.

Front

Which of the following can revoke or replace an executive order? Congress, A new President, The Vice President, State governments

Back

A new President

Front

What action did President Eisenhower take with his controversial executive order in 1957?

Back

He dispatched federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to enforce school desegregation.

Front

What is a common justification for the use of executive privilege? Options: To protect national security and sensitive information, To avoid media scrutiny, To increase the President's approval ratings, To expedite legislative processes

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To protect national security and sensitive information

Front

In what circumstances can executive privilege be overruled by the courts? Options: When the information is of public interest and necessary for justice, When the President's approval ratings are low, When Congress passes a conflicting law, When the Vice President disagrees with its use

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When the information is of public interest and necessary for justice