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A #civics&econ Quiz on the #legislativebranch and the #executivebranch
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1
Who set the Precedent regarding how Cabinets will be added?
James Madison
George W. Bush
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
2
What does the
indirect method
of voting refer to?
The Electoral College
Filtering the popular vote based on district
Picking the President out of a hat
The House of Representatives deciding the President
3
What is meant by gerrymandering?
manipulating the districts in favor of a group or class
redistricting
manipulating the ballots
persuading voters
4
What is the Vice President's #1 job?
To handle all Legislative decisions
To be prepared to replace the President
To be the President of the Senate
To be involved in Policy Decisions
5
How long is a term for HOR
2 years
6 years
3 years
4 years
6
All of the following are requirements to be in the House of Representatives Except..
A Resident of your District
25 years old
A US Citizen
A citizen at birth
7
EPA is an example of a...
Regulatory Board
Regulatory Commission
Executive Agency
Government Corporation
8
What is a Government Corporation?
NASA
FDA
Appointed by the President but is free to make decisions
Acts like a private business but is owned by the government
9
What is the primary Goal of American Foreign Policy?
Promoting Democracy Around the World
Internation Trade
Promoting World Peace
National Security
10
Representation in the house based on..
congress
population
equal representation
Voter turn out
11
What is the primary role of the Executive Offices of the President?
To handle White House upkeep
To support the President
To run the White House
To do the filing of the Executive paperwork
12
Where does the power to formally accuse someone of wrong doing fall?
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
the Citizens
13
Who holds the "power of the purse"?
President
President of the Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
14
Who communicates directly with the Media?
The Chief of Staff
The White House Media Correspondent
The President
Press Secretary
15
All of the following are Federal Powers Except..
Exclusive Powers
Reserved Powers
Delegated Powers
Expressed Powers
16
Which of the following is a requirement to be a member of Senate?
Natural born citizen
30 years old
Resident of your district
25 years old
17
What is the term limit for the President
8 years
2-4 year terms
2-4 year terms or 8 years
2-4 year terms or 10 years
18
A Federal Board that is not part of the cabinet but does work for the executive branch is a(n)
Regulatory Corporation
Independent Agency
Federal Commission
Government Board
19
All of the following are tools used in foreign policy EXCEPT...
Foreign Aid
Treaties and Executive Agreements
Public Outings with Foreign Leaders
Military Force
20
How is the number of electors for each state determined?
The congressmen of your state are your electors
Total number of representation in the House and Senate
Population
Each state gets 3
21
Where can the powers, roles, and qualifications of the Executive Branch be found?
Article 4
Amendment 2
Article 1
Article 2
22
All of the following are Constitutional requirements to become President except...
At least 35 years old
Natural Born citizen
Be a College Graduate
14 years a resident
23
What are Executive Departments Commonly called?
The Cabinet
Offices
Presidential Depos
Offices of the State
24
All of the following are benefits of being in congress except...
office space
limited immunity
franking privileges
censure
25
What is the job of a committee?
Research and discuss bills
Veto bills
Create law
resolve disagreements
26
How is the number of representatives in the Senate determined?
Vice President decides
Voter turnout
Population
2 per state
27
Which of the following allows congress to "stretch" their power?
the Necessary and Proper Clause
All of These
Implied Powers
the Elastic Clause
28
What is the job of the "President Pro Tempore" of the Senate?
Handle day to day business in the Senate
Steer legislation through the House of Representation
Handle disciplinary decisions within their party
Break ties in the Senate
29
The Great Compromise set up what type of legislature?
unicameral
the US Constitution
House of Representatives
bicameral
30
All of the following are roles of the President except...
Legislative Leader
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Democratic Advocate
