
Presidency Test Review
Authored by Allison Rogers
Social Studies
11th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following might the president use in foreign matters in his role as chief diplomat?
signing statements
executive agreements
executive privilege
pocket vetoes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What distinguishes the contemporary presidency from the institution originally envisioned by the Framers of the Constitution?
The contemporary presidency is much more powerful.
Contemporary presidents are more cautious in advocating for their legislative agendas.
The contemporary presidency exhibits a greater level of deference to Congress in budgetary matters.
The contemporary presidency is less involved in the development of foreign policy.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following would have had to happen for Nixon to be impeached, rather than resign?
The Supreme Court must impeach the president with a simple majority; the chief justice presides over a Senate trial that must convict with a two-thirds majority.
The Senate must impeach the president by a simple majority; the House must convict with a two-thirds vote.
The House must impeach the president by a simple majority; the Senate must convict with a two-thirds majority.
The House must impeach the president by a simple majority; the Supreme Court must convict with a two-thirds vote.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following did Alexander Hamilton advocate for in Federalist No. 70?
a plural executive
legislative power
a weak figurehead as president
a strong, energetic executive
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which constitutional power does the president share with the Senate?
making treaties
granting pardons
declaring war
receiving foreign ambassadors
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which presidential role includes the State of the Union address?
commander in chief
chief executive
chief legislator
head of state
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following powers do Congress and the president share over agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy?
the power to sign executive agreements
the power to influence budgets
the power to hold oversight hearings
the power to issue executive orders
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