WorksheetsUnit 4 Exam
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6hrs 1mins
Select the three basic Constitutional requirements to be president:
good looking
natural born citizen
at least 35 years old
U.S. resident for at least 14 years
lived in one state at least 10 years
In the election process, select two things that happen at the national convention.
the presidential nominee announces their choice for vice president
the party debates the other party on policy
the party selects a presidential nominee
Select the two main political parties in the United States:
Republican
Liberitarian
Constitutional Party
Democrat
Why is it important for citizens to vote in democratic nations?
Voting expresses the will of the people vs the will of leaders.
Participating in elections is a key sign of freedom within a country.
If citizens don't vote then decisions are made by a small group of people that may not represent the interests of the citizens.
All of the above.
In what month and on what day are all general and midterm elections held?
November,Tuesday
November, Thursday
November, Monday
September 8th
Of the __________ electoral votes, a candidate must receive __________ votes to win.
538; 270
538; 271
500; 250
535; 271
Why do we have the Electoral College?
Chosen electors receive a secret briefing on the qualifications of candidates.
It is easier to count 538 votes than it is to count all the votes from the American population.
The Founders were concerned that the average citizen would not have a sufficient education to elect the new leader.
How many Electors does New Mexico currently have?
3
7
5
12
What is a "safe" state?
A state that is guaranteed a visit by each presidential candidate during the election.
A state that changes its voting behavior in a short period of time.
A state that has a long history of voting for a particular party.
What is a "swing" state?
A state that has a long history of voting for a particular party.
A state that changes its voting behavior in a short period of time.
A state that is guaranteed a visit by each presidential candidate during the election.
The Cabinet helps to support the president by _________.
appropriating money for major projects across the country.
researching all major topics needed to write legislation
advising him and leading departments that impact our everyday life.
interpreting whether or not laws are Constitutional.
In order to become a Cabinet secretary a person must be nominated by the president and confirmed by __________.
the citizens of the United States
the Supreme Court
the House of Representatives
the Senate
Which Executive Office develops and executes the federal budget?
The Council of Economic Advisors
The Office of Management and Budget
The Office of Science and Technology Policy
The National Security Council
Which of the following organizations support the President of the United States?
The White House Staff
The Executive Offices of the President
The Cabinet
The House Ways and Means Committee
In checks and balances, Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote.
False
True
n checks and balances, the president can send troops overseas for an emergency with an executive order. But congress can eventually call the troops back if they do not support the order.
True
False
In checks and balances, the Supreme Court has no power to check an executive order.
True
False
The president must protect and defend the Constitution, but not if he or she disagrees with it.
False
True
In the election process, presidential nominees campaign across the country to win the support of the general population.
True
False
Which of the following websites will provide you with all the information you need about voting in Las Cruces? (Hint: there are two.)
www.donaanacounty.org/elections/elections-info
www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/elections-voting
www.nmvote.org
www.nationalgeographic.org/article/why-voting-important/
Can a candidate win a majority in popular votes on Election Day, but not become President?
We don't know, it has never happened.
No, the system always reflects the will of the voters.
Yes, it has happened in the past.
In checks and balances, the president can check the judicial branch by pardoning persons convicted of federal crimes.
False
True
In checks and balances, the president can send troops overseas for an emergency with an executive order. But congress can eventually call the troops back if they do not support the order.
True
False
Where do the last 3 electors come from?
Texas
Michigan
Florida
District of Columbia
The president has the power to sign a bill into law or reject it with a veto.
False
True
