In which month do general presidential election campaigns typically begin?

• 1. September

• August

• October

• June

How many electors must a presidential candidate secure in the Electoral College to be elected president?

• 228

• 435

• 328

• 270

A written message that the President issues upon signing a bill into law is called:

• a signing statement

• 1. a declaration

• 1. a veto

• 1. a filibuster

Which President issued more vetoes during his term?

• 1. Grover Cleveland

• 1. Herbert Hoover

• 1. Donald Trump

• 1. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Many vice presidents have served a largely____

role.

• Political

• Ceremonial

• Ideological

• Informant

How many vice presidents have succeeded a president who died in office?

• 2

• 3

• 8

• 5

Most would-be presidents choose their vice-presidential running mate based on their desire for a "_____" approach that provides diversity and maximizes electoral appeal.

• 1. balanced ticket

• 1. complementary duo

• 1. party first

• 1. equal partnership

The head of the Department of Justice is called the

• 1. secretary of justice

• 1. solicitor general.

• 1. attorney general.

• head lawyer.

Colin Powell was the first black secretary of state. He was appointed by

• 1. Bill Clinton

• 1. George W. Bush

• 1. Jimmy Carter

• 1. Ronald Reagan

Janet Reno, the first woman to be appointed to a "big four" cabinet position, was appointed by which president?

• Bill Clinton

• 1. George W. Bush

• 1. Jimmy Carter

• 1. Ronald Reagan