Unit 3 Test Review American Government

Why do presidents take an oath of office?

• Demonstrate a peaceful transfer of power and allegiance to uphold the constitution

• To claim role of commander in chief

• To be able to interpret the law

• Declare allegiance to the Declaration of Independence

Why do presidents have the power to nominate cabinet members?

• The Senate is often in recess

• The president is a check on the Senate

• The Framers wanted the president to have absolute power

• Because cabinet members work closely with the president, the president can nominate those they believe will best fulfill the role

What has the executive branch done to adapt to a globalized world?

• The executive branch has not created new departments

• The executive branch has not created new executive agencies

• The executive branch has created new departments and agencies in defense, communication and space exploration

• None of the above

What can a president do in foreign policy to recognize a foreign nation?

• Appointing a foreign country's secretary of state

• Sending diplomats to a foreign country

• Putting a U.S. embassy in foreign country

• Taking over that country militarily

Which of the following best describes inherent powers of the president?

• Powers explicitly outlined in the Constitution

• Powers that are not stated in the Constitution, but are necessary to fulfill Constitutional duties

• Powers granted by Congress through legislation

• Powers delegated to the president by the Supreme Court

What does the FCC regulate?

• Radio, TV, wire and satellite communications

• Workplace regulations

• Aeronautics research

• The nation's food supply

Which excerpt from the Constitution explains how separation of powers relate to the legislative branch?

• "All legislative powers herein shall be vest in a Congress of the United States"

• “The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, (unless to break a tie).”

• “No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of the State in which he shall be chosen.”

• None of the above

How does each congressional chamber approach the legislative process?

• “Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings.”

• “The President determines the rules of each house.”

• “The Supreme Court determines the rules of each house.”

• “The rules are determined by the Declaration of Independence.”

What fiscal tax policy would be used to reduce inflation?

• Contractionary policy

• Expansionary policy

• Income tax policy

• Monetary policy

How long are terms for the U.S. Senate?

• Unlimited

• Four years

• Two years

• Six years