Civically Correct Practice EOC Mini-Assessment D

The following passage is from Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution. According to this passage, what is required of a presidential candidate?

• The candidate must have been honorably discharged from the military.

• The candidate must be at least 35 years old.

• The candidate must have prior legislative experience.

• The candidate must be a naturalized citizen of the United States.

Which of the following would result from the direct election of presidential candidates?

• The Electoral College would become much more influential.

• Voter turnout on Election Day would almost certainly fall dramatically.

• Each vote would count equally in determining which candidate won the election.

• Party loyalty would be weakened after a presidential election.

In this 1832 cartoon, President Andrew Jackson is depicted as a king holding a vetoed bill and trampling on the U.S. Constitution. What does the cartoonist accuse President Jackson of doing?

• refusing to fulfill his duties as chief executive

• supporting states’ rights over the U.S. Constitution

• attempting to turn the United States into a monarchy

• exceeding the constitutional limits of his authority

What was the primary purpose of the War Powers Resolution?

• to limit the power of the president to send troops into combat

• to allow for a more rapid response to a military attack

• to help the president effectively carry out the role of commander in chief

• to force the president to use diplomacy rather than military action

The following passage is from Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. In which of the following scenarios is the president carrying out the role described in the passage?

• The president orders troops into a foreign country.

• The president entertains a foreign leader at the White House.

• The president asks Congress for an increase in defense spending.

• The president appoints the Secretary of Defense.

What is the main reason for the creation of independent regulatory commissions?

• to maintain the system of checks and balances in the federal government

• to provide extra support to cabinet-level departments

• to oversee certain industries to protect the public

• to give government jobs to the president's political supporters

The following passage is from the 1961 Inaugural Address of President John F. Kennedy. Which conclusion is best supported by this quotation?

• Kennedy understood the limitations of power, even for a strong nation like the United States.

• Kennedy encouraged a strong American presence in foreign policy.

• Kennedy believed that foreign aid is the best way to encourage world peace.

• Kennedy thought that the United States should avoid involvement with other nations.

Who plays the dominant role in shaping the foreign policy of the United States?

• the National Security Council

• the cabinet

• the Congress

• the president

According to Jackson, in which of the following instances is a president’s authority least legitimate?

• in cases where the president is defying congressional orders

• in cases where the president acts with approval from Congress

• in cases where Congress has been silent on an issue

• in cases where the public has expressed strong sentiment

Which presidential power is not granted by the Constitution?

• appointing justices to the Supreme Court

• submitting a treaty to the Senate for ratification

• suspending a session of Congress

• granting amnesty to convicted criminals