GOV - Chapter 9 (L.1 & L.2) Quiz

This Seal of the United States is used to represent the office of the _______.

• A) Vice President

• B) President

• C) Secretary of State

• D) Speaker of the House

The president's power has evolved over time due to changes in ______.

• Technology

• Public Opinion

• Legislation

• All of the above

The president meets with the leader of a foreign country and they agree not to charge tariffs on each other's cars and trucks. This agreement is an example of a _______.

• Treaty

• Executive agreement

• Trade war

• Diplomatic incident

What was one reason the Founders created a strong executive branch?

• To carry out the legislation of Congress

• To weaken the Articles of Confederation

• To eliminate the need for Congress

• To avoid foreign conflicts.

In Article I, the Founders gave the president the power to sign bills passed by Congress into law or to ______ them.

• approve

• veto

• ignore

• rewrite

Which of the following is an example of a president using inherent powers?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Louisiana Purchase in 1803

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The New Deal.

During war and other emergencies, presidents may take strong actions based on ______ powers.

• legislative

• judicial

• inherent

• executive

What is 'executive privilege'?

• The right to make laws without Congress

• The right to withhold information from Congress or the courts

• The right to appoint judges without approval

• The right to veto any legislation.

Presidents claim they have a ______ from the people because they won the election.

• mandate

• privilege

• veto

• confirmation

Which of the following is a role of the president as chief executive? (select all that apply)

• Implements laws passed by Congress

• Meets with foreign leaders

• Proposes legislation

• Rewards party supporters