Gov Unit 4 Test Review

Front

When a president seeks to improve relations with another country, which role is he fulfilling?

Back

chief diplomat

Front

In the role of symbolic figurehead representing the United States internationally, the president acts as which role?

Back

chief of state.

Front

Which of the following is a necessary qualification for anyone wishing to be president of the United States? minimum age of 35, naturalized citizen, resident for 9 years

Back

minimum age of 35

Front

In the electoral college, each state gets one vote for every what?

Back

member of Congress.

Front

Under the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, who is the person next in line after the vice president?

Back

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Front

Who formally elects the president?

Back

the electoral college.

Front

Why did the founding fathers choose to use the Electoral College vs. the popular vote?

Back

having more educated and enlightened people choose the president

Front

Which of the following is one of the executive powers of the president? appointing judges and ambassador, appointing the Speaker of the House, impeaching a federal judge

Back

appointing judges and ambassador

Front

To bypass the senate approval for a treaty, what actions can the president take? Options: ratify the treaty as commander in chief, make an executive agreement instead, ask the Supreme Court to rule on the treaty

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make an executive agreement instead

Front

The presidential veto is a significant check on which?

Back

Congress