Unit 4 Study Guide

Write the definition or explain the term: Executive Order.

• An Executive Order is a directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government.

• An Executive Order is a law passed by the United States Congress.

• An Executive Order is a decision made by the Supreme Court of the United States.

• An Executive Order is a policy implemented by state governors.

The Electoral College is a mechanism established by the United States Constitution for the indirect election of the president and vice president of the country.

• A system for direct election of the president

• A mechanism for indirect election of the president and vice president

• A method for electing members of Congress

• A process for amending the Constitution

Checks and Balances refer to a system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.

• A system that allows one branch of government to control all others.

• A system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.

• A system that eliminates the need for government branches.

• A system that focuses solely on economic balance.

Pardon is defined as:

• A legal forgiveness for an offense

• A type of legal punishment

• A formal accusation of a crime

• A legal process for settling disputes

Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body or other legally constituted tribunal initiates charges against a public official for misconduct.

• A process to elect a new official

• A process to initiate charges against a public official for misconduct

• A process to pass new laws

• A process to amend the constitution

Bureaucracy is defined as:

• A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

• A form of government in which a single person holds absolute power.

• A political system where the government is controlled by religious leaders.

• A type of economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit.

The State of the Union Address is:

• a speech given by the President of the United States to Congress

• a meeting between state governors

• a report on the economic status of the country

• a press conference held by the White House

Write the definition or explain the term: Cabinets.

• A piece of furniture with shelves and drawers for storing items.

• A type of vehicle used for transportation.

• A musical instrument with strings.

• A type of clothing worn in winter.

The War Powers Act is a legislation that:

• Allows the President to declare war without Congress approval

• Limits the President's power to deploy U.S. forces without Congressional consent

• Gives Congress the power to deploy troops

• Requires a national referendum to declare war

The US Post Office is responsible for:

• Delivering mail and packages across the United States

• Managing the country's telecommunications

• Overseeing the national transportation system

• Regulating financial institutions