Test Review Unit 4

What is an example of a formal qualification for presidency?

• military service

• 35 years old

• Human services role

• A citizen of the U.S. for 14 years

What does the 12th Amendment state?

• The 12th Amendment establishes the procedure for electing the President and Vice President of the United States.
• The 12th Amendment defines the roles of the Senate and House of Representatives.
• The 12th Amendment outlines the process for amending the Constitution.
• The 12th Amendment abolishes the Electoral College.

What is one informal qualification for presidency?

• A college degree in political science
• Working at McDonalds

• Being a member of Congress
• Experience in the military

What does the 20th Amendment state?

• The 20th Amendment defines the process for presidential impeachment.
• The 20th Amendment establishes the voting age as 18.
• The 20th Amendment abolishes the Electoral College.
• The 20th Amendment sets the start and end dates for the terms of the President, Vice President, and members of Congress.

What does the 22nd Amendment state?

• The 22nd Amendment allows unlimited presidential terms.
• The 22nd Amendment states that presidents can serve for six years.
• The 22nd Amendment prohibits any president from serving more than one term.
• The 22nd Amendment limits presidential terms to two or 10 years.

What does the 25th Amendment do?

• The 25th Amendment defines the powers of the Supreme Court.
• The 25th Amendment establishes the rules for congressional elections.
• The 25th Amendment provides procedures for presidential succession and addressing presidential disability.
• The 25th Amendment outlines the process for amending the Constitution.

Describe the presidents role as the chief agenda setter.

• The president has no influence over legislative priorities.
• The president only sets the agenda for foreign policy matters.
• The president's role is limited to executing laws passed by Congress.
• The president acts as the chief agenda setter by proposing policies and influencing legislative priorities.

Describe the president's role as the Commander in Chief.

• The president is responsible for managing the economy.
• The president leads the legislative branch of government.
• The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court.
• The president oversees military operations and makes key decisions regarding national defense.

Describe the president's role as Chief Executive.

• The president creates new laws independently.
• The president serves as the head of the legislative branch.
• The president manages state governments directly.
• The president enforces federal laws and oversees the executive branch.

Why are Independent Regulatory agencies often referred to as "watch dogs"?

• They provide financial support to businesses.
• They monitor and enforce regulations to protect public interest.
• They create new laws and regulations.
• They are responsible for political campaigns.