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

By purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France.

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

Expanded Executive Authority, weakening the government.

Order of Succession to the Presidency

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

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

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

Using economic strength to pressure changes in policies.

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

The location of Taiwan enables greater access to China.

Which of the following is a function of NASA?

Oversee exploration and research into space travel.

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.

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

It acts to implement most legislative requirements.

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

Granting recognition to new governments.

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

Ford announces Nixon will not be charged for Watergate crime

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

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