Government Chapter 9 & 10 Test Review

Which series shows the correct sequence of steps to becoming president?

• a. convention, primary, general election, inauguration
• b. primary, convention, general election, Electoral College vote
• c. primary, Electoral College vote, general election, convention
• d. primary, general election, inauguration, Electoral College vote

Who must be involved to implement a treaty with Indonesia?

• a. president and House of Representatives
• b. president and Senate
• c. president, House of Representatives, and Senate
• d. president only

Acting as head of state, the president might do which of the following?

• a. appoint a committee to study an economic issue
• b. conduct treaty negotiations with Brazil
• c. invite famous poets to dinner at the White House
• d. retreat to a private residence while on vacation

How is the selection of presidential and vice presidential candidates changing?

• a. Recent candidates reflect less polarization in their beliefs.
• b. Recent candidates are less willing to participate in debates.
• c. Recent candidates reflect more diversity.
• d. Recent candidates are less reliant on party funds.

Who in the following list has the clearest mandate from the people and could claim the most inherent powers?

• a. a candidate who narrowly defeats the incumbent president
• b. an incumbent president who loses to a newcomer
• c. an incumbent president who wins the majority vote in 38 states
• d. a vice president who succeeds to the presidency after the president is impeached

Which argument can be classified as being against the Electoral College system?

• a. It does not allow states to choose their electors.
• b. It is unfair to those who voted for a losing candidate.
• c. It supports federalism by giving small states added weight.
• d. It works best when a third-party candidate wins electoral votes.

A vice president can become president through presidential disability, the death of the president, or

• a. through a Senate confirmation hearing.
• b. when the cabinet deems it necessary.
• c. after the president is impeached.
• d. when nominated by a political party.

The prime minister of Canada and the U.S. president acting as chief executive might do which of the following?

• a. appoint heads of agencies
• b. attend the Stanley Cup hockey final
• c. enact treaties with foreign countries
• d. send military personnel to war

Which of the following is a tool that the president can use to obtain congressional support for his or her legislative agenda?

• a. extensive meetings with cabinet members
• b. political patronage appointment for a constituent
• c. promise of campaign support to a senator
• d. promise to sign any bill that supports the agenda

Which of these bodies would the president consult to obtain advice about setting import taxes for goods from China?

• a. Council of Economic Advisers
• b. Federal Reserve
• c. House of Representatives
• d. Senate