Executive Branch Review

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the Vice President can become President?

• presidential disability

• the death of the president

• after the president is impeached

• through a Senate confirmation hearing

What is an argument for keeping the Electoral College as it is?

• effects it may have on a third party candidate

• some elections are decided in the House of Representatives

• it has been used for more than 200 years

• winner-takes-all outcome

What should a president do if they support a bill that has passed Congress, but his supporters do not?

• exercise the pocket veto

• sign the bill

• take no action on the bill

• veto the bill

The current Vice President is responsible for

• handling ceremonial tasks only.

• presiding over the Senate.

• solely making succession decisions.

• taking part in most Senate votes.

What focus does the political patronage system have when filling government positions?

• an ability to see different viewpoints

• the amount of time available for work

• competence to do the job

• loyalty within a party

When the president uses the power to impound funds that Congress appropriates it is a check on whom?

• agency heads

• judicial branch

• legislative branch

• past presidents

Which executive department coordinates efforts to protect against terrorism?

• Department of Defense

• Department of Homeland Security

• Department of Health & Human Services

• Department of Veterans Affairs

Which of these was a successful check on the power of a president?

• After Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase, the Senate ratified it.

• After Truman seized steel mills, the courts declared the action unconstitutional.

• When FDR's New Deal programs took effect, the executive branch expanded.

• When Lincoln blockaded southern ports, he was not opposed by Congress.

The purpose of the department of Justice is to

• enforce federal laws designed to protect Americans.

• manage the nation's monetary resources.

• protect natural resources.

• protect the nation's security.

When playing the role of chief diplomat, the president must get approval from Congress for which of these?

• executive agreement

• treaty

• reprieve

• veto