Gov - Unit 5 Quiz Review

Which of the following is a requirement to become the president of the U.S.?

• 35+ years old.

• Previous experience in government.

• High school diploma.

Which of the following is NOT a power granted to the president by Constitution?

• To impeach members of the legislature.

• To appoint high-ranking officials and judges with the approval of the Senate.

• To make treaties with foreign governments with the approval of the Senate.

• To grant pardons and reprieves except in cases of impeachment.

Which informal power enables the president to issue rules that have the force of law to manage the operation of government?

• Executive Orders

• Bully Pulpit

• Calling Congress into session

• Executive Privilege

What was the 12th amendment?

• The president and vice president are voted upon separately.

• Sets a term limit of 10 years for the president.

• Establishes the process for filling a vacancy in the vice president.

What was the 22nd amendment?

• Sets a term limit of 10 years for the president

• Establishes a process for filling a vacancy in the vice president.

• The president and vice president are voted upon separately.

What is the 25th amendment?

• The president and vice president are voted upon separately.

• Establishes the process for filling a vacancy in the vice presidency.

• Sets a term limit of 10 years for the president.

Which power do most governors have that the president does not have?

• Line-Item Veto

• Negotiate Treaties

• Command of the National Guard

• Appointing executive department leaders

Which power is a presidential advisor?

• Chief of Staff

• Vice President

• Ambassador to the United Nations

• Attorney General

How is a parliamentary system different from the presidential system?

• The executive branch leader is also a part of the legislative branch.

• The prime minister is not required to execute laws.

• There is separation of powers among the branches of gov.

What is a president's Cabinet?

• People who are heads of certain departments across the executive branch.

• Another name for the vice president.

• People who work in the White House, tending to cleaning and cooking for the president.