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The group of advisors the President appoints is known as his what?
Cabinet
Advisors
Cronies
Agencies
2
Which cabinet department would enforce federal laws, seek just punishment, and ensure fair administration of justice?
Dept. of Justice
Dept. of education
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Dept. of Energy
3
The president sending troops into canada is him fulfilling what role
Commander in chief
Chief of State
Chief Politician
Chief Executive
4
Any agency with the name “Department of…” is a part of
Government Agency
Independent Agency
White house staff
Cabinet
5
Which cabinet department would work with the President to advise on foreign affairs and other international issues?
Dept. of Defense
Dept. of Justice
Dept. of State
Dept. of Treasury
6
How old must a president be?
30
35
53
25
7
As Chief diplomat, the President is…
Leader of the armed forces
Meeting with leaders of other countries
Responsible for legislation
The ceremonial head of the U.S.
8
Why does America have a bicameral system in the Legislative Branch?
Because many developed countries also have a bicameral system
Its a compromise between big and small states when writing the Constitution
It causes America’s government to be more efficient when passing laws
Having a bicameral system gives the bigger states more votes
9
Over time trust in the media from the public has….
Decreased
Strengthened
Increased
Stayed about the same
10
Powers that are in the Constitution word for word are called what type of powers?
Expressed
Implied
Theoretical
Inherent
11
Which of the following are the main functions of the media
All of the Above
Entertainment
News Reporting
Agenda Setting
12
The Necessary and Proper Clause (elastic clause) is used to explain what type of power is in Congress.
Expressed
Inherent
Implied
Theoretical
13
How long is the term length for a person in the Senate?
For life
2 years
4 years
6 years
14
The equal time rule ensures that…
Americans must watch equal time of conservative and liberal news
Senators must be given equal time when giving a speech
Candidates in debates must have the same amount of time to respond
During debates the media ensures their candidate receives more air time
15
Which job of a congressman doesn’t belong?
Representing constituents
Enforcing the laws
Serving on Committees
Lawmaker
16
Most Americans get their news from…
Cell Phones
Newspaper
Radio
TV
17
A political party has the “election before the election” to select a candidate. This is known as what?
Political Party
The primaries
Selection Sunday
The process
18
When a Presidential candidate selects a Vice President who broadens the appeal of their candidacy, this is known as…
Finding a mate
Balancing the ticket
Political Strategy
Rounding out
19
The president throwing out the first pitch of a game is him fulfilling what role
Commander in chief
Chief of State
Chief politician
Chief executive
20
How is it decided how many representatives each state gets?
Two per state
Geographical size
Economic impact
By Population
21
The President being the spokesperson for his political party is him fulfilling what role
Chief Executive
Chief of Party/Party Leader
Chief of State
Commander in Chief
22
After a bill passes in the one house of Congress, where does it go next?
Library of Congress
The other house
Judiciary Committee
President
23
Every two years, roughly how many senators (of the 100) are up for reelection?
1/3 rule
31
All of them
33
50
24
What is the age requirement for the House of Representatives?
25
30
21
35
25
What fraction of a vote does it take in both the House and Senate to override a veto?
3/5
3/4
2/5
2/3
26
The President’s job as chief legislator is to…
Control foreign policy
Guide the laws and policies of the country
None of the above
Control the armed forces
27
As Commander in Chief, the President is…
Responsible for legislation
Leader of the armed forces
The ceremonial head of the U.S.
Meeting with leaders of other countries
28
What is the purpose of the Bureaucracy?
To make the executive branch more powerful
To help pass laws
To help make the government money
To help regulate and govern different sectors throughout the country
29
What is the term limit for the president? (1 term)
10 years
6 years
4 years
3 years
30
How long does a president have to be a US citizen for?
10 years
Does not have to a citizen
7 years
Natural Born Citizen
31
A major flaw in the electoral college system is that…
Any election might have to be decided by the Senate
The Electoral must vote in agreement with the popular vote
The candidate who wins the popular vote might not become President
Electors are chosen by popular vote
32
The Government splitting the power between Federal and State governments is called what?
Judicial
Conservative
Federalism
Legislative
33
How long is the term length for a person in the House of Representatives?
For life
6 years
2 years
4 years
34
What is the age requirement for the Senate?
30
21
25
35
35
How long is a term for a Justice on the Supreme Court?
4 years
For Life
2 years
6 years
36
Who is charged with approving any appointment made by the President?
The House of Representatives
No one
Senate
Supreme Court
37
Which cabinet department would provide leadership on food, natural resources, and rural development?
Dept. of Defense
Dept. of the Interior
Dept. of Health
Dept. of Agriculture
38
A person who identifies as a liberal who watches exclusively liberal news, this phenomenon is called
Bias in headlines
Horserace Journalism
Mass media
Selective Attention
39
Another name for Bureaucracy is…
Fourth Branch of Government
The FBI
Government Oversight
Government Regulation
40
Which cabinet department would deal with terrorist threats?
Dept of Justice
Dept. of State
Dept. of Defense
Dept. of Homeland Security
41
Who is the most powerful person on the President's staff?
Chief Justice
Chief of Staff
None of the above
Press secretary
42
All of the following are government agencies except
US postal service
Amtrack
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Department of Education
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Mass media is
Misinformation is widespread in the media
Many people are misinformed about media
Cell phones are becoming the most popular means of news source
means of communication that reaches large audiences.
