Gov Unit 4 Test Study Guide

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.

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.

Why would a president issue an executive agreement?

• To bypass national constitutions for treaty ratification

• To enforce laws

• To appoint officials

• To veto legislation

Answer explanation

A president may issue an executive agreement to bypass the lengthy treaty ratification process required by the Constitution, allowing for quicker international agreements without Senate approval.

A meeting held every four years by each major political party to choose a presidential candidate and write the party's platform is called a _____.

• Caucus

• National Convention

• Primary

• General Assembly

Answer explanation

A National Convention is held every four years by major political parties to select their presidential candidate and establish the party's platform, making it the correct answer.

The act of dealing with other nations, usually through negotiation and discussion, is known as _____.

• Diplomacy

• Arbitration

• Mediation

• Legislation

Answer explanation

The act of dealing with other nations through negotiation and discussion is called diplomacy. It involves managing international relations and is distinct from arbitration, mediation, and legislation.

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.

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.

Which amendment was ratified in 1951 and addresses limits on presidential terms?

• 19th amendment

• 22nd amendment

• 25th amendment

• 27th amendment

Answer explanation

The 22nd amendment, ratified in 1951, limits presidents to two terms in office. This was a response to Franklin D. Roosevelt's four-term presidency, ensuring no future president could serve more than eight years.

The President's executive powers include enforcing laws, acting as Commander-in-Chief of the military, appointing officials, making treaties, and granting pardons, all as outlined in Article II of the Constitution. Which of the following is NOT an executive power of the President?

• A) Enforcing laws

• B) Acting as Commander-in-Chief

• C) Making treaties

• D) Declaring war.

Answer explanation

D) Declaring war is not an executive power of the President; it is a power reserved for Congress. The President can enforce laws, act as Commander-in-Chief, make treaties, and grant pardons, but cannot unilaterally declare war.

Which amendment was ratified in 1967 and addresses presidential succession in more detail?

• 20th amendment

• 23rd amendment

• 25th amendment

• 26th amendment

Answer explanation

The 25th amendment, ratified in 1967, specifically addresses presidential succession and the procedures for filling a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, making it the correct choice.