Chapter #8 The Presidency

Under the Articles of Confederation, 

• George Washington served as President
• there were three branches of government
• Thomas Jefferson was President
• there was no executive branch

Which of the following is a major function of the vice presidency?

• to serve as commander in chief of the miltitary
• to make executive branch appointments
• to succeed the president if she dies or becomes disabled
• to preside over the president's cabinet

Which of the following is not a requirement in order to become president?

• must be at least 35 years old
• must have prior political or public service experience
• must be natural born citizen
• must be a resident of the United States for at least 14 years

Article II of the Constitution says the president

• may serve only two terms
• is limited to a maximum of ten years in office
• serves a four-year term
• confirms Supreme Court justices

Which amendment specifies how a new vice president will be selected if the office becomes vacant?

• 23rd Amendment
• 25th Amendment
• 22nd Amendment
• 24th Amendemnt

The formal body of presidential advisors who also head the executive departments are known as the

• Cabinet
• White House Office Staff
• Executive Office of the President
• National Security Council

Under Article II, the president's power to make treaties is limited by

• State Department approval
• advice and consent of two-thirds of both houses of Congress
• advice and consent of two-thirds of the Senate
• a majority vote in the Senate

Agreements that the president enters into with foreign nations that do not require the advice and consent of the Senate are called

• executive agreements
• executive orders
• executive privilege
• executive covenant

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an executive agreement?

• It does not require Senate approval
• It is a formal agreement between the President and a foreign power
• It is binding on succeeding administrations
• It is negotiated by the President

If the president has __________________, he or she can negotiate a trade agreement with other countries with confidence that Congress will vote on the agreement quickly and without allowing for amendments. 

• fast track authority
• an executive order
• an executive agreement
• executive privilege