WorksheetsGovernment Chapter 5 and 6 Test Review
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 10hrs 30mins
Provide the term given the definition:
A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states
(a)
Provide the term given the definition:
Administrative structure that conducts business of an organization
(a)
Provide the term given the definition:
Compulsory military service (for men 18-25 years of age) only implemented during times of war
(a)
Name the individual given the position in federal government:
Secretary of State
(a)
Name the individual given the position in federal government:
Secretary of Defense
(a)
Name the individual given the position in federal government:
Attorney General
(a)
Provide the term given the definition:
Civilian employees who perform administrative work of government
(a)
Provide the term given the definition:
Forgiveness of wrongdoing as if it never happened
(a)
Provide the term given the definition:
Group pardon
(a)
What is the first role of the president? (And brief description).
(a)
What is the second role of the president? (And a brief description).
(a)
What is the third role of the president? (And a brief description).
(a)
What is the fourth role of the president? (And brief description).
(a)
What is the fifth role of the president? (And brief description).
(a)
What is the sixth role of the president? (And brief description).
(a)
What is the seventh role of the president? (And brief description).
(a)
What is the eighth role of the president? (And brief description).
(a)
Provide the best answer given the question:
Why do some people think the presidency should be limited to a single six-year term?
The President would be able to pass more laws.
The balance of power between the legislative and executive branches would be more equal.
More Americans would have the opportunity to serve as President.
Without the prospect of reelection, the President would be more likely to do what he or she thinks is right rather than what is politically popular.
Provide the best answer given the question:
Which of the following is among the benefits provided to a President?
a large expense account to spend as he or she likes
payments from government contractors
oil money from federal lands
expensive gifts from foreign ministers
Provide the best answer given the question:
When a President fails in one of his roles, what can it lead to?
the addition of a new role
failure in another role
support from the press
one less role to fill
Provide the best answer given the question:
Which is not an option for the President if he or she is unhappy with the Vice President’s work (in addition to selection E)?
get advice from the Cabinet
fire the Vice President
schedule a conference
provide more assistance
Provide the best answer given the question:
The 25th Amendment
set the first guidelines for deciding when a President is disabled.
created the Cabinet positions.
specified the line of succession to the Presidency.
set the procedure for determining the President’s pay.
Provide the best answer given the question:
Which is the correct line of presidential succession according to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947?
Vice President, Speaker of the House, president pro tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State
Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Labor
Vice President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Attorney General
Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate majority leader, Secretary of Energy
Provide the best answer given the question:
According to the Constitution, presidential disability can be determined by the
President and Vice President alone.
President alone.
chief White House physician.
Vice President and the Cabinet.
Provide the best answer given the question:
When the Vice President’s office is vacant, how is a new Vice President selected?
The President pro tem of the Senate becomes Vice President.
The President nominates a new Vice President, to be confirmed by a majority congressional vote.
The Speaker of the House becomes Vice President.
A national election is held.
Provide the best answer given the question:
Historically, the office of the Vice President has been considered
an office of little real consequence.
the second most important job in the country.
the nation’s chief diplomat.
that of an “Assistant President.”
Provide the best answer given the question:
Which part of the government must vote to approve a treaty before it becomes effective?
the House of Representatives
the Senate
the executive branch
both houses of Congress
Provide the best answer given the question:
Which of the following is LEAST responsible for the growth of presidential power (probably in addition to selection E)?
The President is able to act quickly and decisively in times of crisis.
Americans have grown to rely more on governmental guidance.
Congress has delegated substantial authority to the executive branch.
The Constitution has been amended to grant the President more power.
Provide the best answer given the question:
The President does not act on a bill within 10 days of receiving it. If Congress has not adjourned, what happens to the bill?
It becomes law.
It is held until the next session.
It is returned to Congress.
It is automatically vetoed.
Provide the best answer given the question:
What is the correct sequence of steps in the confirmation process?
President nominates; Senate debates; Senate committee examines; floor vote is taken.
Senate nominates; Senate debates; vote is taken; President confirms
Senate nominates; President examines; Senate debates; vote is taken
President nominates; Senate committee examines; Senate debates; floor vote is taken.
Provide the best answer given the question:
In 1977, President Jimmy Carter forgave the crimes of the Vietnam War draft evaders. What is this judicial power called?
amnesty
an admission of guilt
a pocket veto
reprieve
Provide the best answer given the question:
Which is a reason why a President might want more power?
to get the approval of foreign countries
to get the approval of Congress
to take action for the nation in times of trouble
to provide amnesty to those who break the law
Provide the best answer given the question:
An “imperial” president is one who
exercises only those powers specifically granted by the Constitution.
sees no need to consult Congress before acting.
seeks congressional approval before acting.
believes the President is a steward of the people.
Provide the best answer given the question:
The War Powers Resolution authorizes the President to commit military forces to combat in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT selection E and
when the nation’s interests are threatened.
when Congress has authorized the action.
when an attack on the United States or any of its armed forces has occurred.
when Congress has declared war.
Provide the best answer given the question:
Which federal workers does the President appoint?
top-ranking officers like ambassadors, Cabinet members, and federal judges
the Vice President and members of Congress
only those in the executive branch
all federal workers
Provide the best answer given the question:
Why is the presidential veto such a powerful tool?
A majority vote in both houses is needed to override it.
It cancels some parts of a bill.
It pardons many people.
A two-thirds majority vote in Congress is needed to override it.
Provide the best answer given the question:
In order for the President to have the power of a line-item veto, what must happen?
Congress must pass a law giving the President that power.
The House of Representatives must give the President that power.
The Senate must give the President that power.
The Constitution must be amended.
Provide the best answer given the question:
We know that the Framers intended the President to have the ordinance power because
the President must have the ordinance power in order to carry out the other powers granted by the Constitution.
all of the Framers wanted a strong, powerful President.
President must have the ordinance power in order to check the actions of the other branches of government.
Article II of the Constitution gives the President that power.
