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Unit 5 Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following roles of the President involves serving as the ceremonial head of state?
a)
Chief Diplomat
b)
Chief Executive
c)
Chief of State
d)
Chief Citizen
2.
The Formal Qualifications for becoming President include all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
Must have a college degree
b)
Must be a natural born citizen
c)
Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
d)
Must be at least 35 years old
3.
Which of the following best describes the "Stewardship Theory" of presidential power?
a)
The President should only execute law passed by Congress
b)
The President should lead the nation and build support for policies
c)
The President has limited powers and should avoid involvement in policy
d)
The President should act only within the constraints of the Constitution
4.
Which of the following describes the President's role as Commander in Chief?
a)
The President can declare war at any time
b)
The President only deploy troops with congressional approval
c)
The President has the authority to engage in military action without a formal declaration of war
d)
The President must consult the Supreme Court before military actions
5.
The power of clemency includes:
a)
The ability to create new laws
b)
The power to appoint federal judges
c)
The power to declare war
d)
The authority to grant pardons and reprieves
6.
Which of the following statements about the Vice Presidency is true?
a)
The Vice President has no official duties
b)
The Vice President is always from the same political party as the President
c)
The Vice President can unilaterally declare a national emergency
d)
The Vice President presides over the Senate
7.
Examine the relationship between the President and the media. How does this relationship shape public perception and policy?
a)
The media serves as a watchdog, holding the President accountable
b)
The President can use media to shape narratives and influence public opinion
c)
The relationship can lead to a conflict between transparency and national security
d)
All of the above
8.
The phrase "Balance the ticket" refers to:
a)
The President selecting a Vice President from a different political party
b)
The Presidents selects a V.P. who complements their strengths/weaknesses
c)
The Vice President balancing the federal budget
d)
The President ensuring equal representation in the Cabinet
9.
The power of "executive privilege" allows the President to:
a)
Refuse to disclose certain information
b)
Override congressional legislation
c)
Declare a national emergency
d)
Appoint Supreme Court justices
10.
In what ways does the concept of checks and balances manifest in the President's relationship with the judiciary?
a)
The President appoints judges, influencing the judicial landscape
b)
The judiciary can review executive actions for constitutionality
c)
The President can issue pardons, affecting judicial outcomes
d)
All of the above
11.
What role does the media play in shaping the President's image?
4 lines
12.
Which person is the leader of our country and the commander in chief of our military?
a)
Vice President
b)
President
c)
Senator
d)
Representative
13.

The president is acting like Chief Legislator when he

a)

Sends troops into battle

b)

Designs American foreign policy

c)

Vetos or signs a law

d)

Endorses a candidate from his political party

14.

Which of the following describes the president’s Cabinet?

a)

It consists of career civil servants with decades of experience in government service.

b)

Its members have varying levels of influence on presidential decisions.

c)

Its members hold office for fixed terms that coincide with the president’s.

d)

Its members must be selected from among current or former members of Congress.

e)

Its members are required to approve presidential policy decisions.

15.

The President is acting as the Chief Executive when he is appointing cabinet members.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

How can the President influence policymaking? (Pick 3)

a)

Delivering an annual speech to Congress

b)

Declaring laws unconstitutional

c)

Proposing legislation

d)

Signing or vetoing legislation

17.

What is the President's role as the Commander in Chief?

a)

To appoint federal judges

b)

To propose laws

c)

To lead the Armed Forces

d)

To receive ambassadors

18.

The role of the President because he is the leader of the nation’s armed forces.

a)

Chief Economist

b)

Chief of Party

c)

Chief Executive

d)

Commander in Chief

19.

The president is acting like Chief Legislator when he

a)

Sends troops into battle

b)

Designs American foreign policy

c)

Vetos or signs a law

d)

Endorses a candidate from his political party

20.

When the President meets the Pope in Philadelphia this shows the President acting as?

a)

Head of State

b)

Chief Diplomat

c)

Legislative Leader

d)

Economic Planner