Gov Benchmark 2 Review

Front

Which of these are the qualifications to be a United States Senator?

Back

A person must be at least 30 years old, be a United States citizen for nine years, and reside in the state they plan to represent.

Front

How did the 17th Amendment change the process for selecting United States senators?

Back

United States senators were selected by state legislatures, but now the voters of each state directly elect their senators.

Front

Which statement BEST characterizes the role Congress plays in forming international treaties? Options: The Senate ratifies final agreements., Either house can veto a proposed agreement., The House of Representatives proposes specific terms., Both houses appoint delegates to negotiate with foreign representatives.

Back

The Senate ratifies final agreements.

Front

Which statement BEST characterizes the role each chamber of Congress plays in forming international treaties? Options: Either house can veto a proposed agreement. The Senate ratifies final agreements. The House of Representatives proposes specific terms. Both houses appoint delegates to negotiate with foreign representatives.

Back

The Senate ratifies final agreements.

Front

Sanjay reads the following headline on an online news site. "Vice President Impeached" Which statement explains the meaning of this headline?

Back

The majority of the House of Representatives voted to accuse the vice president of wrongdoing, which is similar to an indictment.

Front

Which person meets the formal qualifications to serve as president of the United States? Monique is a 30-year-old American citizen who was born in the United States. She has lived in the United States for her whole life. Ellen is a 40-year-old American citizen who has resided in the United States since she was six years old. She was born in Europe to American parents. Shanti is a 45-year-old American citizen who immigrated to the United States when she was 14. She has lived in the United States since then and became a naturalized citizen when she was 25. Mei is a 50-year-old American citizen who was born in the United States but moved to Japan at the age of two. She returned to the United States ten years ago and has lived in the United States since then.

Back

Ellen is a 40-year-old American citizen who has resided in the United States since she was six years old. She was born in Europe to American parents.

Front

How are the 20th Amendment and the 25th Amendment similar?

Back

Both amendments address aspects of presidential succession.

Front

Why do people even vote if their votes do not count? Presidential elections in a democracy should reflect the will of the people.

Back

The popular vote result at a state or a district level determines which political party's slate of electors cast votes for President.

Front

The President reviews the first two items on the schedule for the day.
Presidential Schedule
8:00 a.m.: Receive a briefing from the National Security team on troop deployments in Asia
9:00 a.m.: Hold a press event to discuss the party's stance on healthcare reform
Which roles of the President do these schedule items BEST reflect?

Back

Commander in Chief and chief executive

Front

Which statement BEST describes a tool used to carry out United States foreign policy? A sanction is a formal agreement to bargain for peace terms or for favorable trade. Diplomacy is used to provide training or equipment to help an ally or underdeveloped country. Military aid is the deliberate action of a nation to introduce its military forces into an existing threat or controversy. Humanitarian aid is a type of assistance provided in instances of natural or man-made disasters, such as famine or war.

Back

Military aid is the deliberate action of a nation to introduce its military forces into an existing threat or controversy.