5.2 Review

What are the two roles assigned to the Vice President by the Constitution?

• Advising the President and leading the military

• Serving as the head of the Supreme Court and leading the Senate

• Managing the economy and overseeing foreign policy

• Presiding over the Senate and deciding the question of presidential disability

Why do political parties usually pick a candidate for Vice President who will balance the ticket?

• To increase the Vice President's power

• To help the Vice President win the next election

• To maintain the status quo

• To appeal to a broader range of voters

What does the 25th Amendment state about the replacement of the Vice President?

• The President chooses a replacement who must then be confirmed by a majority vote in both houses

• The Vice President chooses their own replacement

• The replacement is chosen by the Supreme Court

• The replacement is chosen by the Senate

What is the official title of the President's wife?

• Madam President

• First Lady

• First Woman

• Lady President

What role does the First Lady typically play in the White House?

• Advocate for particular policies

• Formal advisor to the President

• Commander-in-chief of the military

• Chief of Staff

What symbolic functions does the First Lady perform?

• Commanding the military

• Leading the Senate

• Hosting diplomatic events

• Overseeing the economy

What is the primary responsibility of the Vice President in the Senate?

• To cast tie-breaking votes

• To lead the Senate committees

• To propose legislation

• To preside over the House of Representatives

What is the purpose of the Vice President helping to decide the question of presidential disability?

• To prevent the President from making decisions

• To increase the Vice President's authority

• To maintain the balance of power

• To challenge the President's authority

What is the significance of the Vice President being given more responsibility in recent years?

• To prepare for the Vice President to become President

• To reduce the President's power

• To maintain the status quo

• To limit the Vice President's influence

What is the process for confirming a replacement for the Vice President?

• The House of Representatives confirms the replacement

• The Senate confirms the replacement by a majority vote

• Both houses confirms the replacement by a majority vote

• The President appoints the replacement without any confirmation