Unit 3 CUA Review

What is the author's opinion about George W. Bush’s policies?

• Bush focuses too much on his self-image and not enough on policies.

  
  

• Bush focuses too much on domestic policy and not enough on foreign policy.

  
  

• Bush wants to focus more on his underdeveloped domestic policies.

  
  

• Bush focuses too much on foreign policy and not enough on domestic policy.

  
  

“The Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. . . .”

U.S. Constitution: Article I,

Section 8

Based on the quote, what is the main idea of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution?

• It lists some of the powers of the Legislative Branch

  
  

• The powers listed make the President more powerful

  
  

• It explains what Congress cannot do

  
  

• It summarizes the powers of the Judicial Branch

  
  

“Diplomacy is the velvet glove that cloaks the fist of power.” - Robin Hobb

As Chief Diplomat, the president regularly practices diplomacy with other countries. Based on the quote, the author implies that diplomacy is ______________________.

• A country getting advantages in international trade

  
  

• Managing peaceful communication and power between foreign leaders

  
  

• Imposing a powerful country’s will upon weaker countries with armed conflict

  
  

• Negotiating agreements between the executive and legislative branches

  
  

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Presidential election of 1860?

• More people supported the Republican Party than supported the Democratic Party

  
  

• Douglas won the majority vote

  
  

• The 1860 election was decided by the U.S. House of Representatives

  
  

• Lincoln won the majority of the Electoral votes and was therefore elected President

  
  

Which of the following BEST completes the chart?

• Cabinet

• Congress

• Commander in Chief

• Senate

“I learned soon after coming to Washington,” a Missouri lawmaker once said, “that it was just as important to get a certain document for somebody back home as for some European diplomat—really, more important, because that little guy back home votes.”

—Missouri Lawmaker

According to this quote, who is more influential on a member of Congress?

• Missouri Lawmaker

• European Diplomat

  
  

• President

• The Voter

Which principle of the Constitution is featured in the political cartoon?

• Popular Sovereignty

  
  

• Checks and Balances

  
  

• Judicial Review

  
  

• Limited Government

  
  

The Cartoonist is trying to make a point about President Nixon's

• Domestic Policy

• Involvement in Watergate

• Tax Cuts

• Foreign Policy

Which of the following best describes the main idea of this political cartoon?

• Nixon favors the USSR

  
  

• Nixon is trying to balance the power between China and Soviet Union

  
  

• Nixon is trying to draw attention away from the Watergate scandal

  
  

• Nixon is trying to balance his domestic and foreign policies

  
  

Which of the following statements best summarizes the message of the above cartoon and quote?

• The President and Congress work well together

  
  

• Gridlock can prevent the President and Congress from working well together

  
  

• Gridlock is not a problem between Congress and the President

  
  

• The President is bored with Congress