Political Science Quiz

Which amendment outlines the order of presidential succession?

• 20th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 25th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Which president impounded funds to eliminate social programs he did not favor?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What happens at the national convention?

• The president is elected

• The party platform is decided

• The vice president is chosen

• The Congress is adjourned

How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?

• 435

• 538

• 270

• 100

Which person in the government is constantly being focused on by the media?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Chief Justice

What are the 7 roles of the president?

• Commander in Chief, Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Legislative Leader, Head of State, Economic Leader, Party Leader

• Chief Justice, Speaker of the House, Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General

• Chief of Staff, Press Secretary, National Security Advisor, Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Health

• Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Mayor, Governor, Senator, Congressman, Judge

Who is in charge of the Department of State?

• The Secretary of Defense

• The Secretary of State

• The Attorney General

• The Vice President

What is an executive agreement?

• A treaty approved by the Senate

• An agreement between the president and another country that does not require Senate approval

• A law passed by Congress

• A decision made by the Supreme Court

What is bureaucracy?

• A system of government where the citizens vote directly on laws

• A system of government where decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives

• A type of economic system based on private ownership

• A form of government where a single person holds all power

What is a mandate?

• A command or authorization given by a political electorate to its representative

• A type of tax levied by the government

• A formal agreement between two countries

• A legal document issued by a court