Govt Chapter 10 Review

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the framers established the electoral college system?

• The Framers did not trust the people to make an informed decision.

• It would help maintain the balance between the small and large states.

• Many citizens lived in the west and did not have information about the candidates for president.

• The framers wanted the smaller states to have the majority of power in choosing the president.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution says the President is limited to two terms?

• 21st Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

• 24th Amendment

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to run for the office of President?

• Be at least 35 years old

• Be a resident of the United States for at least 15 years

• Be a natural born citizen

• None of the above

Which of the following political ideologies has the best chance of winning the presidency?

• Extremely Liberal

• Extremely Conservative

• Moderate

• None of the above

Which organization tracks campaign spending based on reports required by the candidates?

• The FEC

• The SEC

• The FBI

• The Department of Justice

Which President was the first to not accept public financing?

• Romney

• Bush

• Trump

• Obama

Which of the following Presidents held "fireside chats" during his presidency to communicate with the American people during the Great Depression?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

Which of the following Presidents is known as "The Great Communicator" because of his ability to communicate with people using television?

• Carter

• Clinton

• Nixon

• Reagan

Good leaders have to be open and flexible to new ideas and to______________

• Agreements

• Compromise

• All or nothing deals

• None of the above

A meeting where political party members who have been chosen as delegates from each state vote for the candidate supported by their state's voters

• Primary

• Caucus

• Special Session

• Convention