Gov Unit 4 Test Study Guide

What are the three formal qualifications one must meet in order to run for the office of President?

• Be a natural-born citizen of the United States.

• Be at least 35 years old.

• Have been a resident of the United States for 14 years.

• Be at least 30 years old.

• Have been a resident of the United States for 10 years.

Answer explanation

To run for President, one must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and have resided in the U.S. for 14 years. These qualifications ensure that candidates have a strong connection to the country.

The ________ is comprised of electors from each state.

• 22nd amendment

• Electoral College

• Chief of State

• Bureaucracy

Answer explanation

The Electoral College is the body that elects the President and Vice President of the United States, consisting of electors from each state. The other options do not represent this electoral system.

As ________, the President is the ceremonial head of the United States government.

• Chief of State

• Foreign Policy Leader

• Secretary

• Cabinet

Answer explanation

As Chief of State, the President serves as the ceremonial head of the United States government, representing the nation at official events and embodying the values and traditions of the country.

This presidential role includes the responsibility to develop American foreign policy and serve as the nation’s chief spokesperson to the rest of the world.

• Chief of State

• Foreign Policy Leader

• Secretary

• Cabinet

Answer explanation

The role of Foreign Policy Leader involves developing American foreign policy and acting as the chief spokesperson to the world, making it the correct choice for this presidential responsibility.

A ________ is a large, complex administrative structure that handles the everyday business of an organization.

• Bureaucracy

• Political Action Committees

• National Convention

• Two party system

Answer explanation

A bureaucracy is a large, complex administrative structure that manages the daily operations of an organization, making it the correct choice. The other options do not fit this definition.

Federal organizations being independent from the three branches of government; they operate independently and are not under the direct control of the president. These agencies are created to regulate certain aspects of the nation’s economy and exercise authority over certain aspects of activity to protect consumers.

• Independent regulatory commissions

• Government corporations

• Political Action Committees

• National Convention

Answer explanation

Independent regulatory commissions are federal organizations that operate independently from the three branches of government. They regulate specific economic aspects and protect consumers, making them the correct choice.

What are entities that do not belong to any department and are created by Congress to perform business of the federal government called?

• Government corporations

• Private companies

• Non-profit organizations

• State agencies

Answer explanation

Entities created by Congress to conduct federal business without being part of any department are known as government corporations. They operate like private businesses but serve public purposes.

An informal advisory committee comprised of the heads of the 15 departments, the Vice President of the United States, the White House Chief of Staff, and a few others chosen by the President is known as the _____.

• Senate

• Cabinet

• Council

• Assembly

Answer explanation

The informal advisory committee that includes the heads of the 15 departments, the Vice President, and others chosen by the President is known as the Cabinet. This group advises the President on various matters.

All the members of the Cabinet take the title ________.

• Secretary

• Chief

• Executive

• Assistant

Answer explanation

All members of the Cabinet are referred to as 'Secretaries' of their respective departments, making 'Secretary' the correct title. Other options like 'Chief', 'Executive', and 'Assistant' do not accurately represent their official titles.

What are groups that collect money from people and organizations to support candidates and influence elections called?

• Political Action Committees

• Lobbyists

• Advocacy Groups

• Election Boards

Answer explanation

Political Action Committees (PACs) are organizations that collect funds to support political candidates and influence elections, making them the correct choice. Lobbyists and advocacy groups focus on influencing policy, while election boards oversee elections.