WorksheetsPOD 2nd Sem Ex Review 1
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the three Constitutional qualifications for becoming President?
a)
Natural born citizen, 30 years old, 10 years U.S. residency
b)
Natural born citizen, 35 years old, 14 years U.S. residency
c)
U.S. citizen, 35 years old, 10 years U.S. residency
d)
Natural born citizen, 40 years old, 14 years U.S. residency
2.
Which presidential role involves being the ceremonial head of state?
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Chief Administrator
c)
Chief of State
d)
Chief Diplomat
3.
Under the 25th Amendment, who becomes President if the President becomes disabled?
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Secretary of State
c)
Vice President
d)
President Pro Tempore
4.
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
a)
260
b)
265
c)
270
d)
275
5.
What happened in the election of 1800 that led to constitutional change?
a)
No candidate received electoral votes
b)
Three candidates tied for the presidency
c)
Jefferson and Burr tied for the presidency
d)
The House failed to choose a president
6.
Which amendment changed how electors name both President and Vice President?
a)
10th Amendment
b)
12th Amendment
c)
22nd Amendment
d)
25th Amendment
7.
In presidential primaries, which state traditionally goes first?
a)
Iowa
b)
New Hampshire
c)
South Carolina
d)
Nevada
8.
What was one original argument against a popular vote for president?
a)
Too expensive to conduct
b)
Too many people over large area wouldn't know enough
c)
States would lose power
d)
Congress would have too much influence
9.
How many electoral votes does each state receive?
a)
Based on population only
b)
Based on Senate seats only
c)
Based on total number of congressmen
d)
Equal number for all states
10.
When do electors officially meet to cast their votes?
a)
First Monday in November
b)
Monday following second Wednesday in December
c)
January 6th
d)
January 20th
11.
What is the "faithless elector" issue?
a)
Electors who don't vote at all
b)
Electors who vote for multiple candidates
c)
Electors who don't vote based on popular vote
d)
Electors who vote in multiple states
12.
Under the district plan reform proposal, how would electors be chosen?
a)
All at-large statewide
b)
Two at-large plus by congressional districts
c)
Purely by congressional districts
d)
Proportional to popular vote
13.
What is the "national bonus plan"?
a)
Extra electoral votes for large states
b)
Bonus electoral votes for popular vote winner
c)
Extra votes for swing states
d)
Bonus votes for voter turnout
14.
Which states currently use the district plan for electoral votes?
a)
California and Texas
b)
Maine and Nebraska
c)
Florida and Ohio
d)
Michigan and Wisconsin
15.
How did Article II of the Constitution define executive powers?
a)
With precise detail
b)
As a detailed framework
c)
Loosely like an outline
d)
With strict limitations
16.
Which factor has NOT contributed to the growth of presidential power?
a)
Presidential personality
b)
Times of emergency
c)
Decreased media attention
d)
Complex nature of society
17.
What is the "stewardship theory" of presidential power?
a)
President must wait for Congressional approval
b)
President can do anything not forbidden by Constitution
c)
President can only do what's explicitly stated
d)
President must defer to Supreme Court
18.
What is the primary function of Executive Orders?
a)
Declare war
b)
Issue pardons
c)
Direct executive branch operations
d)
Ratify treaties
19.
Who must approve presidential appointments to the Cabinet?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Senate
d)
State Governors
20.
What power does the President have regarding recognition of foreign governments?
a)
Must get Congressional approval
b)
Can only recognize democratic nations
c)
Has complete discretion
d)
Must consult UN first
21.
What is an "executive agreement"?
a)
Requires Senate approval
b)
Doesn't need Senate consent
c)
Only applies to trade deals
d)
Must be approved by courts
22.
Under the War Powers Resolution, how long can troops be deployed without Congressional approval?
a)
30 days
b)
60 days
c)
90 days
d)
120 days
23.
What is the primary role of the National Security Council?
a)
Domestic policy
b)
Economic planning
c)
Foreign and military policy
d)
Environmental protection
24.
Who serves as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
a)
Secretary of Defense
b)
Highest ranking military officer
c)
President
d)
Vice President
25.
How many executive departments are in the Cabinet?
a)
10
b)
12
c)
14
d)
16
26.
Who is first in the Cabinet line of succession after the Vice President?
a)
Secretary of Defense
b)
Secretary of State
c)
Attorney General
d)
Secretary of Treasury
27.
What department does the Secretary of Homeland Security oversee?
a)
Military defense
b)
Border security and immigration
c)
Foreign policy
d)
Veterans affairs
28.
Which Cabinet member serves as the nation's chief law enforcement officer?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of Defense
d)
Secretary of Homeland Security
29.
Who typically serves as the President's Chief of Staff?
a)
Vice President
b)
Senior advisor chosen by President
c)
Cabinet member
d)
Congressional leader
30.
What is the primary function of the EPA Administrator?
a)
Energy production
b)
Wildlife protection
c)
Cross-state environmental regulation
d)
Park management
31.
What is the main responsibility of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs?
a)
Military operations
b)
Veterans healthcare and benefits
c)
Defense policy
d)
Military recruitment
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