Civics - Chapter 7 Terms Review

What is the Electoral College?

• The Electoral College is a group of people that elects the President and Vice President of the United States.

• A group that organizes presidential debates.
• A method for selecting members of Congress.
• A system for direct democracy in the U.S.

What is an Executive Order?

• A law passed by Congress to regulate state affairs.
• A suggestion made by the Vice President regarding foreign policy.
• A public statement issued by the President during a press conference.
• A rule or command that has the force of law.

Which of the following are examples of Executive Orders?

• Presidential Determination

• Presidential Memorandum

• Presidential Notice

• Ex Post Facto Law

Match the following terms to their definition.

• An order temporarily delaying punishment

• Reprieve

• A pardon to a group of people

• Amnesty

• Forgiveness & freedom from punishment

• Pardon

​ (a)   is nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations.

• Foreign Policy
• National Security
• Treaty

​ ​ (a)   is the ability to keep the country safe from harm.

• Foreign Policy
• Treaty
• National Security

​ A ​ (a)   is a formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries.

• treaty
• contract
• memo
• arrangement

What is an Executive Agreement?

• An Executive Agreement is an agreement between the president and the leader of another country.

• An Executive Agreement is a non-binding agreement made by state governors.
• An Executive Agreement is a type of treaty that must be ratified by the Senate.
• An Executive Agreement requires approval from Congress.

An​ (a)   is an official representative of a country's government.

• ambassador
• tourist
• citizen
• journalist

An effort to punish another nation by imposing trade barriers is a ​ (a)   .

An agreement among a group of nations that prohibits them all from trading with a target nation is an​ (b)   .

• trade sanction
• embargo
• trade agreement