Street Smart Civics Edition Quiz

What is the main objective of the U.S. Cabinet?

• To manage the president's schedule

• To advise the president

• To fold the president's clothes

• To build the president's furniture

Are Cabinet members included in the presidential line of succession?

• Only the Secretary of State is

• No, they are not

• Only the Vice President is

• Yes, they are

Which president was instrumental in forming the first U.S. Cabinet?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams

Which document lays the foundation for the Cabinet without naming it?

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution of the United States

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Declaration of Independence

How has the number of Cabinet members changed over time?

• Fluctuated

• Stayed the same

• Decreased

• Increased

What title is commonly given to the heads of executive departments in the Cabinet?

• Manager

• Coach

• Director

• Secretary

Which event nearly led to nuclear war during Kennedy's presidency?

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Gulf of Tonkin Incident

• Invasion of Normandy

• Bay of Pigs Invasion

Who must approve the president's Cabinet appointments?

• House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

What role does the Cabinet play in the presidential line of succession?

• They follow the Chief Justice

• They follow the Vice President and Speaker of the House

• They are not in the line of succession

• They are the first in line

What is the purpose of selecting a designated survivor during the State of the Union?

• To ensure continuity of government

• To provide security for the president

• To represent the Cabinet at the event

• To deliver the response speech