Ch. 6: Executive Branch & The Presidency

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

• chief administrator.

• chief of state

• chief citizen

• commander in chief

A president who wants to establish rules and regulations for the operation of a federal agency may do so by taking what action?

• declaring executive privilege

• amending a law passed by Congress

• issuing a signing statement

• issuing an executive order

Which of the following is a necessary qualification for anyone wishing to be president of the United States?

• served in the military

• naturalized citizen

• minimum age of 35

• maximum age of 65

Which of the following is an important informal power of the president?

• declaring war on other nations

• using the media to persuade the public

• pardoning convicted criminals

• appointing Supreme Court justices

What is the title of a cabinet department head?

• chief executive

• secretary

• chief of staff

• chancellor

What did early vice presidents often complain about?

• too little to do

• low pay

• too many official duties

• sharing an office with the president

Which White House office helps maintain contact between the president and Congress?

• White House Counsel

• Domestic Policy Council

• Office of Legislative Affairs

• Office of Communication

More than 1 million people work for the executive branch of the federal government.

• True

• False

One way in which Congress may limit a president’s treaty-making power is by passing a law overriding a portion of a treaty.

• True

• False

A declaration of war by Congress is necessary before a president can send U.S. troops into a foreign conflict.

• True

• False