Why are friendly relations between U.S. and Taiwan strategically important to foreign policy?

The location of Taiwan enables greater access to China.

How did President Andrew Jackson influence American democracy?

Expanded chances for more Americans to be part of democracy

How would more restrictive U.S. immigration policies likely affect Mexico?

Unemployment within Mexico would increase.

Which of the following U.S. foreign policy responsibilities is handled by the Executive Branch?

Granting recognition to new governments.

Why does the Executive Branch employ far more people than any other branch?

It acts to implement most legislative requirements.

Order of Succession to the Presidency

Which of the following is a function of NASA?

Oversee exploration and research into space travel.

How did President Jefferson encourage the westward expansion of the U.S.?

By purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France.

"He shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences..." Was demonstrated through..

Ford announces Nixon will not be charged for Watergate crime

The U.S. policy of restricting American business in Cuba is an example of —

Using economic strength to pressure changes in policies.

Which of the following is the correct sequence for electing the U.S. President?

1) Campaign 2) Win Party 3) General Election 4) Electoral

What issue most concerned critics of F.D.R.'s election to four terms as president?

Expanded Executive Authority, weakening the government.

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1
Which of the following is a Presidential qualification?
Law Degree
35 years old
History as a Judge
10 years living in the US
2
What check does the Executive Branch have on the Judicial Branch?
Call special meetings with Cabinet
Veto Legislation
Impeach Senators
Appoint Judges
3
Which duty of the vice president is described in the U.S. Constitution?
U.S. special ambassador to the United Nations.
Liaison to the Supreme Court.
Domestic policy adviser to the President.
President of the Senate.
4
Why are friendly relations between U.S. and Taiwan strategically important to foreign policy?
The natural resources of Taiwan provide oil for the U.S.
Automobile industry of Taiwan produces cheap cars for U.S.
The location of Taiwan enables greater access to China.
Taiwan's military limits power of Japan andthe Philippines.
5
Which Article of the Constitution explains the Executive Branch?
Article 5
Bill of Rights
Amendments
Article 2
6
Organization that allows free trade amongst major North American countries.
NATO
WTO
United Nations
NAFTA
7
Conducting relations between countries to avoid conflicts and war?
embassy
alliance
ambassador
diplomacy
8
How many Executive Departments make up the President's Cabinet?
15
21
10
4
9
Strategy used by the USA as a last resort or if diplomacy fails.
diplomacy
treaty
embassy
military
10
What did the 22nd Amendment do for the Presidency?
move the "lame duck" period
Explain the qualifications
Explain the duties
limit Presidency to 2 terms
11
Who is directly after the VP in the line of succession?
Secretary of Defense
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
12
Organization that supervises and sets rules on international trade.
NAFTA
WTO
United Nations
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
13
How did President Andrew Jackson influence American democracy?
He signed legislation allowing women the right to vote.
Expanded chances for more Americans to be part of democracy
He created the two-party system of government.
He introduced campaign tours that traveled from city 2 city.
14
How would more restrictive U.S. immigration policies likely affect Mexico?
More Mexican's would attempt to immigrate for employment.
Unemployment within Mexico would increase.
The Mexican economy would improve due to lower labor costs.
Prices for food in Mexico would increase.
15
What govt. actions can protect domestic business and industry from inexpensive foreign goods?
Grant foreign aid to underdeveloped nations.
Impose tariffs on imports.
Provide amnesty to foreign-born workers.
Establish free trade zones.
16
What check does the Executive Branch have over the Legislative Branch?
Enforce the Budget
Veto Legislation
Appoint Senators
Appoint Judges
17
Which of the following U.S. foreign policy responsibilities is handled by the Executive Branch?
Setting import quotas.
Granting recognition to new governments.
Imposing tariffs against nations.
Providing advice and consent on treaties.
18
Who elects the President?
The Cabinet
Senate
Congress
Electoral College
19
What does the list describe?
Cabinet Members
Regulatory Commissions
Congressional Committees
Executive Agencies
20
Which of the following is a responsibility of the U.S. president?
Receive foreign ambassadors.
Declare war when needed.
Interpret laws passed by Congress.
Campaign for reelection.
21
Which group has the power to advise and consent on some executive decisions?
Supreme Court
Senate
Congress
House of Representatives
22
Meeting with French leaders to discuss terrorism issues is an example of _____ policy?
Dept. of State
domestic
foreign
executive
23
Organization that promotes peaceful coexistence and worldwide cooperation.
WTO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United Nations
NAFTA
24
Why does the Executive Branch employ far more people than any other branch?
It receives the largest portion of the federal budget.
It maintains a large personal security force for protection.
It acts to implement most legislative requirements.
It manages all civil service staff for the three branches.
25
The diagram shows...
Signatures needed for a bill to become a law
Sequence of oaths on Inauguration Day
Order of Succession to the Presidency
Members of the Executive Branch
26
The heads of the Executive Departments make up the _______________?
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Congress
General Assembly
27
Which of the following is a function of NASA?
Oversee exploration and research into space travel.
Regulate interstate commerce and trade.
Administer the Executive budget for research.
Manage information traffic of communication satellites.
28
Organization created as an alliance to protect nations from other aggressive nations.
NATO
NAFTA
United Nations
WTO
29
How did President Jefferson encourage the westward expansion of the U.S.?
By refusing to enter into entangling foreign alliances.
By signing a treaty with Spain to acquire Florida.
By signing legislation that created a national park system.
By purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France.
30
Duties consist of diplomacy, maintaining embassies, & negotiating treaties.
Dept. of Energy
Dept. of Defense
Dept. of State
Dept. of Interior
31
"He shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences..." Was demonstrated through..
G.W. Bush adds a new member to his Cabinet.
Truman removes General McArthur as leader of forces in Korea
Ford announces Nixon will not be charged for Watergate crime
Carter sends military forces to Iran to rescue hostages.
32
The U.S. policy of restricting American business in Cuba is an example of —
Attempts to maintain worldwide control of economic resources
Military interventions in a foreign land to resolve economy.
Actions to stop illegal immigration from a nearby country.
Using economic strength to pressure changes in policies.
33
What is the process of putting the President on "trial"?
Sueing
Slander
Impeachment
Pardon
34
Which of the following is the correct sequence for electing the U.S. President?
1) Electoral 2) Win Party 3) Campaign 4) General Election
1) Campaign 2) Win Party 3) General Election 4) Electoral
1) Win Party 2) General Election 3) Campaign 4) Electoral
1) Win Party 2) Campaign 3) General Election 4) Electoral
35
What issue most concerned critics of F.D.R.'s election to four terms as president?
Expanded Executive Authority, weakening the government.
Wanted to serve for life and to overthrow other 2 branches.
Domestic policies from 1932-1939 would lead to a depression.
Desired country move to Communism and allies with U.S.S.R.

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