Unit #3 Review B

The controversy represented in the political cartoon is most associated with which cabinet level department?

• Department of Commerce

• Department of Labor

• Department of Education

• Department of State

WHEREAS it is the policy of the United States to encourage full participation in the national defense program by all citizens of the United States, regardless of race, creed, color, or national origin, in the firm belief that the democratic way of life within the Nation can be defended successfully only with the help and support of all groups within its borders; and WHEREAS there is evidence that available and needed workers have been barred from employment in industries engaged in defense production solely because of considerations of race, creed, color, or national origin, to the detriment of workers' morale and of national unity: NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes, and as a prerequisite to the successful conduct of our national defense production effort, I do hereby reaffirm the policy of the United States that there shall be no discrimination in the employment of workers in defense industries or government because of race, creed, color, or national origin, and I do hereby declare that it is the duty of employers and of labor organizations, in furtherance of said policy and of this order, to provide for the full and equitable participation of all workers in defense industries, without discrimination because of race, creed, color, or national origin;

The document is an example of which power of the President?

• The power to issue executive Orders

• The power to make laws

• Enforcement power

• Appointment power

The opinion expressed in the political cartoon demonstrates what aspect of the presidency?

• Executive Departments are consistent from administration-to-administration.

• The President has little control over cabinet level agencies.

• The President’s appointment power can lead to dramatic changes in public policy.

• The President’s appointment power is highly constrained by the Senate.

The 22nd Amendment was passed in response to

• the changes over time to the population of D.C

• an assassination attempt on President Reagan.

• an attempt to disenfranchise the poor and minorities.

• the four-time election of President Franklin Roosevelt.

Which congressional officer is second in line to succeed to the Presidency (behind the Vice-President)?

• President pro tempore

• Senate Majority Leader

• Secretary of State

• Speaker of the House

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution?

• The requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate

• A requirement that states lower their legal drinking age to eighteen as a condition of receiving funds through federal highway grant programs

• Media criticism of public officials during an election campaign period

• The Supreme Court’s ability to overturn a lower court decision

The President is the head of which branch of government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

How long is the president's term?

• 1 year

• 4 years

• 8 years

• Lifetime

Which of these is the yearly speech given to Congress and broadcast to the American people?

• Presidential Pronouncement

• State of the Union

• Union of the State

• Executive Order

What is the presidential cabinet?

• A wooden cupboard where you keep your dishes.

• The group of people who elect the president

• A committee in Congress

• A group of advisors who lead government departments