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US GOV Chapter 7 Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?

a)

Appoints federal judges

b)

Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional

c)

Ratifies treaties

d)

Impeaches and removes judges

2.

Who are the leaders of the executive departments who advise the president?

a)

President

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Parliament

d)

Cabinet

3.

According to the Twenty-fifth Amendment, who follows the vice president in succession order to the presidency?

a)

secretary of defense

b)

speaker of the house

c)

secretary of state

d)

attorney general

4.

What action is taken to formally accuse an official of misconduct in office?

a)

habeas corpus

b)

pardon

c)

censure

d)

impeachment

5.

Who is responsible for breaking a tie vote in the United States Senate?

a)

Majority whip

b)

Vice President

c)

Chief Justice

d)

Speaker of the House

6.

Which individual is qualified to the President?

a)

Max is 67 years old, born in Orlando, and has lived his entire life in Canada.

b)

Karen is 43 years old, born in Key West, and has lived in the Keys her entire life

c)

Martha is 34 years old, born in Jacksonville, and has lived in Florida her entire life

d)

Samuel is 52 years old, is a naturalized citizen and has been living in the USA for the last 20 years.

7.

Which list includes roles of the president?

a)

Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief

b)

Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive

c)

Speaker of the House, Chief Executive

d)

Speaker of the House, Chief Justice

8.
To be president you must be 
a)
a citizen for 7 years
b)
a citizen for 9 years
c)
a natural born citizen
d)
a citizen for 14 years
9.
What does the executive branch do?
a)
elect the president
b)
make the laws
c)
enforces the laws
d)
count the votes
10.
How many terms may the president serve?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
unlimited
11.
.  Who has the expressed power to declare war?  
a)
President
b)
Congress
c)
House
d)
Senate
12.
What role gives the President the ability to rule as head of all the branches of the military?  
a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief Citizen
d)
Commander in Chief
13.
To be President you must be at least ____ years old
a)
25
b)
30
c)
35
d)
40
14.
Who can veto a law?
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Mayor
d)
Supreme Court
15.
Which is NOT one of the roles of the president?
a)
Head of State
b)
Chief Executive
c)
Legislative Leader
d)
Lawmaker
16.
In case the President is disabled, the way the Vice President becomes President is determined by the...
a)
25th Amendment
b)
Original Constitution
c)
Congress
d)
Supreme Court
17.
According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1974, which of these officers follows the Vice President in line of presidential succession?
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
President pro tempore of the Senate 
c)
Secretary of State 
d)
Secretary of Treasury
18.
The Electoral College
a)
functions largely independently of the major political parties
b)
provide for a winner-take-all system of election in all 50 states
c)
requires that the candidate who receives a plurality of the votes (the most) will be elected to the office of president
d)
requires that a candidate receive a majority (270 electoral votes) to be elected president.
19.
The one formal duty assigned to the Vice President by the Constitution is to...
a)
call cabinet meetings.
b)
choose the Secretary of State.
c)
preside over the Senate.
d)
preside over the House
20.
This individual is third in order of Presidential Succession.
a)
Vice President
b)
Secretary of State
c)
President pro tempore of the Senate
d)
Speaker of the House
21.

Which of these is NOT a check the executive branch has on the other two branches?

a)

vetoing bills passed by congress

b)

nominating federal judges

c)

declaring laws unconstitutional

d)

issuing an executive order

22.

What is NOT a formal requirement to be president?

a)

35 yrs old

b)

14 years of residency

c)

military service

d)

born a citizen

23.

A President is limited to serving their ____ year term no more than ____ times (or 10 years max). This is outlined in the ____ Amendment.

a)

2;2; 22

b)

6;2; 25

c)

4;2; 22

d)

4;4; 25

24.

Which of the following is basically defined as a country's actions, policies, and strategies when dealing with other countries?

a)

Foreign Policy

b)

Domestic Policy

c)

Presidential Plan

d)

New Deal

25.
Which body has to approve all Presidential appointments and treaties?  
a)
Congress
b)
Senate
c)
House
d)
Supreme Court
26.
 A rule or regulation issued by the Chief Executive (President) that has the force of law without the approval of Congress.
a)
executive order
b)
executive agreement
c)
cloture rule
d)
filibuster
27.

The ceremonial head of the government of the United States, the symbol of all the people of the nation.

a)

Chief of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Chief Administrator

d)

Chief Diplomat

28.

How much does the President get paid a year?

a)

$250,000

b)

$350,000

c)

$400,000

d)

$525,000

29.

Which amendment made it clear that the Vice President will become President if the President is removed from office?

a)

17th

b)

20th

c)

23rd

d)

25th

30.

How many electors are needed in the electoral college to win the Presidency?

a)

260

b)

270

c)

280

d)

290

31.
The President is assisted by 
a)
the Congress
b)
the Cabinet 
c)
the Supreme Court
d)
the people
32.
This is not a role of the president
a)
Chief Diplomat
b)
Chief Legislator 
c)
Chief Operator 
d)
Commander in Chief 
33.
The President can:
a)
Pardon criminals convicted of federal crimes
b)
Pardon criminals convicted of state crimes
c)
Pardon judges being impeached
d)
Pardon anyone they want
34.
What is the federal bureaucracy?
a)
All the agencies and employees of the executive branch
b)
the president's advisors
c)
an agreement between countries
d)
interaction between states
35.

How long is each presidential term?

a)

1 year

b)

2 years

c)

4 years

d)

6 years

36.

What determines the number of electoral from each state

a)

Congress votes on it

b)

the president decides this

c)

the number of congressional representatives the state has

d)

the number of voters in each state divided by the number of districts

37.

This cabinet department helps people with their housing needs including affordable homes.

a)

Health and Human Services

b)

The Labor Department

c)

Housing and Urban Development

d)

State Department

38.

This cabinet department could also be called the Department of Foreign Affairs.

a)

Health and Human Services

b)

The Labor Department

c)

Housing and Urban Development

d)

State Department

39.

This cabinet department provides the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country.

a)

Health and Human Services

b)

Defense Department

c)

Housing and Urban Development

d)

State Department

40.

1. Which of these is an example of a “check and balance” of power of Congress?

a)

A. The power to tax

b)

B. The power to veto

c)

C. The power to borrow money

d)

D. The power to impeach public officials

41.

All of these are departments that belong in what Executive Agency?


Office of Water

Office of Air and Radiation

Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response

a)

A. State Department

b)

B. Department of Energy

c)

C. Housing and Urban Development

d)

D. Environmental Protection Agency

42.
A federal employee who reports corruption or wrongdoing by the government
a)
Whistleblower
b)
Bureaucrat
c)
Patronage
d)
Cabinet
43.
One who works for a department or agency of the federal government; a civil servant
a)
Bureaucrat
b)
Press Secretary
c)
White House Chief of Staff
d)
National Security Advisor
44.
The ________________________ is the principal economic advisor to the president.
a)
Federal Reserve Chair
b)
Secretary of the Treasure
c)
Vice President
d)
Secretary of the Economy
45.
Negotiates, interprets, or terminates treaties and agreements and conducts negotiations relating to U.S. foreign affairs.
a)
Secretary of State
b)
U.S. Ambassador 
c)
Vice President
d)
Senate Majority Leader
46.
The Department of Homeland Security is the oldest department in the United States
a)
True
b)
False
47.
This department provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the United States. Includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, and Reserve Forces.
a)
Defense
b)
State
c)
Homeland Security
d)
Justice 
48.
This department aims to create a decent, safe, and sanitary home and living environment for every American. 
a)
Housing and Urban Development
b)
State
c)
Homeland Security
d)
Interior
49.
This department advocates for veterans and their families, ensuring that they receive medical care, benefits, social support, and lasting memorials recognizing their service. 
a)
Veterans Affairs
b)
Defense
c)
Justice
d)
Interior
50.
This department works to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters.
a)
Defense
b)
Homeland Security
c)
Justice
d)
Interior
51.
This department formulates and recommends economic, financial, tax, and fiscal policies; serves as financial agent for the US government; and manufactures coins and currency.
a)
Treasury
b)
Commerce
c)
Energy
d)
Health and Human Services
52.
This department protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services by conducting medical research, preventing the outbreak of diseases, and assuring the safety of food and drugs. 
a)
Labor
b)
Commerce
c)
Agriculture
d)
Health and Human Services
53.
This department researches and develops reliable energy systems that are friendly to the environment, but are not too expensive; also responsible for the nation's nuclear energy and weapons technologies. 
a)
Energy
b)
Commerce
c)
Homeland Security
d)
Defense
54.
This department ensures a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation system, and maintains the federal highway system. 
a)
Transportation
b)
Commerce
c)
State
d)
Interior
55.
This department establishes guidelines and provides leadership to address American education; helps local communities meet the needs of their students; helps individuals pay for college and prepare for employment.
a)
Education
b)
Health and Human Services
c)
Labor
d)
Interior
56.
This department promotes economic, business, and job opportunities for all Americans, is responsible for all copyrights, patents, and trademarks. It also plays a major role in Federal government matters related to oceans, weather, and technology. 
a)
Defense
b)
Commerce
c)
Justice
d)
Health and Human Services
57.
This department oversees the interests of US workers by protecting wages, health and safety, and pension rights; promoting equal employment opportunity; and administering job training, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation.
a)
Labor
b)
Commerce
c)
Energy
d)
Education
58.
This department ensures a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply; care for agriculture, forest, and range lands; supports the development of rural communities; and provides economic development for farmers and rural residents.
a)
Commerce
b)
Agriculture
c)
Interior
d)
Health and Human Services
59.
This department oversees national conservation efforts and is responsible for most of our nationally owned public lands, natural resources, and wildlife
a)
Homeland Security
b)
Interior
c)
Energy
d)
Agriculture
60.
This department enforces and defends the federal laws of the nation by preventing and controlling crime, seeking fair punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and enforcing the nation's immigration laws.
a)
Homeland Security
b)
Interior
c)
Justice
d)
Defense
61.

Responsible for presiding over the Senate and casting a tie breaking vote

a)

President

b)

Vice President

c)

Speaker of the House

d)

Chief Diplomat

62.

Someone who works for executive departments that implements or enforces laws

a)

Diplomat

b)

Ambassador

c)

Party Leader

d)

Bureaucrat

63.

The traditional precedent to serve only two terms originated with this president who chose not to run for a third term

a)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

b)

Theodore Roosevelt

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

George Washington

64.

A federal employee who calls attention to wrongdoing within the government

a)

Bureaucrat

b)

Chief Diplomat

c)

Party Leader

d)

Whistleblower

65.

The president is fulfilling this role when travelling around the country supporting the political campaigns of fellow democrats or republicans running for office

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Chief Diplomat

d)

Party Leader

66.

The Pendleton Act changed the process for employment in this system. Applicants must take an exam to prevent corruption and improve competency

a)

Treasury

b)

Justice

c)

Civil Service

d)

Whistleblower

67.

If the President and Vice President die, who is next in the line of succession?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

President Pro Tempore

c)

Secretary of State

d)

Attorney General

68.

The difference between the White House staff and Cabinet Secretaries is that the Cabinet members must be confirmed by....

a)

The Senate

b)

The House

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The Vice President

69.

The president is fulfilling this role when he must receive approval from the Senate to sign treaties

a)

Chief Legislator

b)

Party Leader

c)

Chief Diplomat

d)

Head of State

70.

Greatly expanded the executive branch with New Deal economic programs

a)

George Washington

b)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

c)

Theodore Roosevelt

d)

Ronald Reagan

71.

This was created by Congress to implement clean air and water policies for the Executive

a)

EPA

b)

NASA

c)

USPS

d)

NPR

72.

Considered an independent executive agency because it falls under the executive branch, but operates independently from the presidency

a)

NASA

b)

USPS

c)

FDIC

d)

NPR

73.

Operates national parks and preserves natural resources

a)

Department of Defense

b)

Department of Homeland Security

c)

Department of the Interior

d)

Department of Agriculture

74.

Enforces federal laws designed to protect public safety, reduce crime, punish criminals, and enforce civil rights

a)

Department of Defense

b)

Department of Justice

c)

Department of Homeland Security

d)

Department of the Interior

75.

Manages monetary resources of the country

a)

Department of Agriculture

b)

Department of Treasury

c)

Department of Labor

d)

Department of Housing and Urban Development

76.

Which department makes money, tries to help the economy, and collects taxes?

a)

Justice

b)

Treasury

c)

Education

d)

Labor

77.

Which department supports workers to provide more opportunity, protect rights, and improve conditions?

a)

Labor

b)

Educatoin

c)

Defense

d)

Justice

78.

Which department provides funding to schools and helps students pay for college?

a)

Treasury

b)

Justice

c)

Education

d)

Labor

79.

Which department includes all parts of the US military, and its mission is to protect the U.S. around the world?

a)

The Interior

b)

Homeland Security

c)

Transportation

d)

Defense

80.

Which department works to enforce federal laws, prevent crime, and punish those convicted of crimes?

a)

Justice

b)

Homeland Security

c)

Interior

d)

Justice

81.

Which department works to protect the country against terrorism and makes sure the borders are safe?

a)

Defense

b)

Veterans Affairs

c)

Homeland Security

d)

State

82.

Which department supports farmers, makes sure our food is safe, and gives recommendations about good nutrition?

a)

Interior

b)

Education

c)

Agriculture

d)

Health and Human Services

83.

Which department responsible for the management and conservation of most federal land and natural resources?

a)

Interior

b)

State

c)

Commerce

d)

Energy

84.

Which department uses science and technology to address energy, environmental and nuclear challenges?

a)

Homeland Security

b)

Commerce

c)

Interior

d)

Energy

85.

Which department is responsible for federal highways, the railways and highway safety?

a)

Interior

b)

Army

c)

Energy

d)

Transportation

86.

Which department creates the conditions for economic growth and opportunity, and is the voice of business?

a)

Health and Human Services

b)

Commerce

c)

Treasury

d)

State

87.

Which department is responsible for maintaining the relationships the U.S. has with other countries?

a)

Defense

b)

State

c)

Commerce

d)

Homeland Security

88.

Which branch of the military handles land-based operations? It is very effective for large conflicts, slower to deploy.

a)

Army

b)

Navy

c)

Coast Guard

d)

Marines

89.

Which branch of the military is responsible for safety and security of U.S. waters; sea-based missions close to home?

a)

Army

b)

Marines

c)

Coast Guard

d)

Navy

90.

Which branch of the military is in charge of aerial warfare; always ready to fly if you need a sky-based solution?

a)

Army

b)

Marines

c)

Navy

d)

Air Force

91.

Which branch of the military enters enemy countries quickly and can be called in emergency situations when speed is critical?

a)

Army

b)

Navy

c)

Air Force

d)

Marines

92.

Which sea branch of the military branch of military is great on the water or near enemy coasts, but takes time to deploy?

a)

Army

b)

Navy

c)

Coast Guard

d)

Marines

93.

Which of the following is NOT an example of Foreign Affairs that belongs to the President?

a)

Meets with foreign diplomats

b)

Declares war

c)

Acts as Commander-in-Chief

d)

Approves/signs declarations of war

94.

Which of the following is NOT an example of Domestic Affairs that belongs to the President?

a)

Promotes an agenda to Congress for new laws

b)

Vetoes bills

c)

Writes new bills

d)

Delivers a State of the Union Address

95.

Which TWO articles of the U.S. Constitution talk about the President's job?

a)

Articles 1 & 2

b)

Articles 1 & 3

c)

Amendments 13 & 14

d)

The Preamble & Bill of Rights

96.

The President can pick out parts of a bill to sign, if he or she doesn't like all of it.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Each presidential term lasts 4 years, and a president may be elected to 2 terms.

a)

True

b)

False

98.

The President gets advice from his Executive Department known as his ____.

a)

Military Board

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Ambassadors

d)

Cabinet

99.

When the President of the United States Updates Congress on how the nation is doing, this is known as...?

a)

The State of the Nation

b)

The State of the Union

c)

The State of the State

d)

The State of the Nation-State

100.

The Cabinet is an advisory body made up of the heads of the ______ executive departments.

a)

13

b)

14

c)

15

d)

16