How does the president put forth his legislative agenda for the nation?

In the State of the Union Address

In what way are the President's roles as chief economist and chief diplomat related?

Both roles can have an effect on the United States’ relationship with other countries.

Both roles can lead to higher wages for workers and more profits for businesses.

Both roles can result in greater unity within the President's political party.

Both roles require the President to act as leader of the executive branch and the armed forces.

Why have several Presidents and other critics called for the repeal of the 22nd Amendment?

The amendment limits who can be elected President.

The amendment requires the presidency to automatically devolve to the Vice President

The amendment authorizes a Vice President to serve a ten-year term if he or she succeeds to the presidency.

The amendment does not safeguard against “executive tyranny.”

One major purpose of the 25th Amendment is to

legally establish that the Vice President will succeed to the presidency should that office become vacant

legally define the Vice President's foreign and domestic responsibilities should the President resign

legally define the order of succession following the Vice President.

legally establish a limit on the Vice President's number of terms in office.

identify the steps that would be taken by a Vice President to remove a President from office if he or she felt the President was unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office

The Vice President and a majority of Cabinet members inform Congress in writing that the President is incapable of handling the job

The Vice President informs the Supreme Court and Congress in writing that he or she believes the President is incapable of handling the job

the Vice President and the President come to an agreement in writing that the President is incapable of handling the job.

the Vice President and at least one member of the Cabinet inform Congress in writing that they believe the President is incapable of handling the job

which of the following BEST summarizes how the Presidential Succession Act of 1947 differs from the 25th Amendment?

the Presidential Succession Act fixes the order of succession following the Vice President, whereas the 25th Amendment legally identifies the Vice President as the immediate successor to the President.

the Presidential Succession Act legally identifies the Vice President as successor to the President in case of vacancy in that office, whereas the 25th Amendment includes the order of Cabinet successions.

the Presidential Succession Act establishes the line of succession following a President's removal, whereas the 25th Amendment delineates the procedure that must be followed to remove a President.

the Presidential Succession Act denotes successors to the presidency, whereas the 25th Amendment identifies a successor to the vice presidency

Which of the following are listed as formal duties of the Vice President in the Constitution?

preside over the Senate and help decide presidential disability

attend Cabinet meetings and execute national security policy

be aware of military developments and strengthen relationships with allies

support presidential policies and assist in the administration of the executive branch

Which of the following BEST supports the practice of “balancing the ticket”?

the practice helps broaden a campaign's appeal by attracting voters from a particular region.

The practice helps ensure that the best qualified candidate is included on the ticket.

the practice helps guarantee that the two major parties will have equal chances to win.

the practice helps select the vice-presidential candidates who are best equipped to become President.

Which of the following BEST describes how the role of the Vice President has changed over time?

following World War II, the Vice President began to take a more active role in the administration.

following the cold war, the Vice President began to take a lesser role in the administration.

after the passage of the 25th Amendment, the Vice President was used mostly as a way to balance the presidential ticket.

since George Washington's presidency, the Vice President's role has remained largely unchanged

How did Abigail Adams’ interpretation of her role as First Lady differ from that of recent First Ladies?

Unlike Abigail Adams, the First Ladies of today often promote particular social causes.

Unlike Abigail Adams, the First Ladies of today have become involved in key policy decisions

Unlike Abigail Adams, the First Ladies of today have limited their role to that of informal advisor.

Unlike Abigail Adams, the First Ladies of today continue their high-profile professional lives

In which of the following situations might the President find the power to issue executive orders to be particularly useful?

when an opposing party controls Congress

when Congress is in recess or between sessions

when trying to build a consensus in Congress

when Congress has just passed a bill

Which of the following is an example of the "message power"?

The President outlining for Congress the specific items and amounts contained in the budget

The President giving a speech to the nation during wartime.

The President delivering an address to members of a steel factory.

The President demanding Congress meet for a special session to consider welfare legislation

In vetoing a bill, the President does which of the following?

rejects all sections of the bill

prevents any further action on the bill

sends the bill back to conference committee

rejects a particular part of the bill

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the “unwritten rule of senatorial courtesy”?

the practice can blur the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches.

the practice gives the President the upper hand in the checks and balances system.

the practice is an effective way to limit the Senate’s power to approve appointments.

the practice can make it easier for the President to appoint executive branch officials from his or her own political party

The President has just negotiated the terms of a treaty with the leader of Argentina and has left that country to return to the United States to inform Congress of his actions. Argentinian newspapers celebrate the event with headlines such as "Treaty with U.S. is Ratified!" Which of the following statements about this headline is CORRECT?

the headline is inaccurate, because the President cannot ratify a treaty until the Senate has given its consent.

the headline is accurate because the power to make treaties is one of the President's powers as chief diplomat

the headline is accurate because the Senate must ratify a treaty before the President can begin negotiations.

the headline is inaccurate because the President can negotiate a treaty, but it must be ratified by the full Senate.

What is the difference between a joint resolution of Congress and a Senate vote on a treaty?

both chambers of Congress can approve a joint resolution by a simple majority, but a treaty requires a two-thirds majority of the Senate for approval.

A joint resolution requires approval of two thirds of both the House and the Senate, while a Senate vote on a treaty requires a two-thirds majority of just the Senate.

Senate vote on a treaty requires a simple majority for approval, but a joint resolution requires approval by a two-thirds majority of both chambers of Congress.

both a joint resolution and a Senate vote on a treaty require a two-thirds majority, but the President has more input with a joint resolution.

Which of the following actions by a President can be used to issue a warning to another nation?

withdrawing the United States' recognition of that country

negotiating an executive agreement with that country rather than a treaty

sending an American ambassador or diplomat to that country

urging the Supreme Court to review the terms of a treaty

Which statement BEST explains the reason that Congress enacted the WarPowers Resolution during the conflict in Vietnam?

Congress sought to limit the President's ability to send troops into combat in an undeclared war.

President Richard Nixon had asked that more American troops be committed to combat

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution had expired and Congress needed to reauthorize the use of force in Vietnam

Congress wished to limit the President's constitutional power to declare war.

Which of the following actions illustrates the presidential power of commander in chief?

Barack Obama escalates the number of American troops in Afghanistan

George Washington signs a neutrality proclamation in a war between France and other European nations

Franklin D. Roosevelt agrees to a destroyers-for-bases exchange with Great Britain.

Abraham Lincoln nominates Edwin Stanton as his new Secretary of War.

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1 min • 1 pt

What are the three requirements in the Constitution to be President?

Must be 35, a US Citizen, and a resident for 14 years

Must be 35, a natural born citizen, and a resident of 14 years

Must be 35 and no older than 75, a US citizen, and a resident

Must be 30, a natural born citizen, and a resident for 9 years

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The President may serve how many terms and how long are they?

4 terms for 6 years each

2 terms of 8 years each

1 term for 4 years

2 terms of 4 years each

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The unofficial qualifications for president include all EXCEPT

To be married

To have some experience in government

To be educated

To be rich

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

As Chief Legislator the president may do all of the following except

Address Congress to promote his agenda

Propose legislation to be taken up by Congress

Sign executive orders

Make laws by himself

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The President has all of the following options when presented with legislation EXCEPT.

Veto It

Sign It

Leave it unsigned on his desk for 10 days

Ignore it

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The organization that is charged with protecting the president is called

US Marshals

The Avengers

MI6

The Secret Service

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When President Truman desegregated the military, he did so acting in what role?

Commander in Chief

Chief Citizen

Chief Legislator

Chief Negotiator

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GOV: Topic 5 Review

What are the three requirements in the Constitution to be President?

The President may serve how many terms and how long are they?

The unofficial qualifications for president include all EXCEPT

As Chief Legislator the president may do all of the following except

The President has all of the following options when presented with legislation EXCEPT.

The organization that is charged with protecting the president is called

When President Truman desegregated the military, he did so acting in what role?

Who was the last president to serve more than two terms in office? How many did he serve?

When the president is removed from office or dies, who is the one who immediately replaces him?

The following scandal led to President Nixon's resignation as president.

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