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1
What is the title of the person who leads the Department of Justice?
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Crime
Attorney General
Secretary of Justice
2
The President and the Vice President both live at the White House.
False
True
3
Why is there a two-term limit for president?
To prevent having to increase the president's salary
To prevent one person from gaining too much power
Because it a demanding job
George Washington said 3 or more terms goes against the Constitution
4
Whose job is to do tasks the president assigns and preside over the Senate?
Secretary of State
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
5
Which group makes up most of the president’s cabinet?
Congress
Agencies in the Executive Branch
Heads of the 15 executive departments
The Supreme Court
6
The President and the Vice President are paid the same salary.
True
False
7
What is the purpose of the National Security Council (NSC)?
To oversee the Secret Service
To determine what supplies are needed for the troops
To advise the president on defense and foreign policy
To advise the president on the economy
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Federal Regulatory Commissions have a task to ensure that industry practices do not harm the public.
False
True
9
Most government workers today are hired through the civil service system.
False
True
10
Which amendment addresses what to do if the president is unable to fulfill the duties of the office?
Tenth Amendment
Twenty-fifth Amendment
Twenty-Second Amendment
First Amendment
11
What is Camp David?
An optional place for the President to hold cabinet meetings
An estate about 60 miles NW of Washington, D.C.
A secret location that the President goes in times of war
A summer camp for kids
12
What is NOT one of the 3 main tasks performed by a federal agency?
provide services
To work with lobbyists on potential legislation
oversee certain activities to be sure rules & regulations are being obeyed
write rules
13
What is the one characteristic that has been shared by all presidents?
All presidents have lived in Florida
All presidents have been lawyers
All presidents have been male
All presidents have been in the military
14
What is the main purpose of the president’s State of the Union speech?
To give awards to Congress
To introduce his cabinet members
To talk about an upcoming event he is planning at the White House
To highlight what the president has done and plans to do
15
Which department manages and protects the nation’s public lands and natural resources?
Department of Labor
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Interior
Department of Treasury
16
Which department supervises trade and promotes U.S. business and tourism?
Department of Justice
Department of Commerce
Department of Defense
Department of State
17
Which is
NOT
a check that the other branches have to limit presidential power?
Congress can override a veto with 2/3 majority vote
House of Representatives can reject a presidential appointment
Senate can reject a presidential appointment
Supreme Court can declare an executive order unconstitutional
18
Electors are required to vote separately for president and vice president due to which amendment?
Twenty-Fifth Amendment
Twelfth Amendment
Twenty-Second Amendment
Thirteenth Amendment
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What is NOT a qualification (requirements) to become president?
Native-born
A citizen for at least 14 years
At least 35 years old
A resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years
20
What is NOT a role of the president?
Senate Leader
Foreign Policy Leader
Political Party Leader
Head of State
21
What is the definition of the presidential line of succession?
The number of times someone can be president
The order in which officials become president if the office becomes vacant
The list of names of people who have been president
The list of agencies in the executive branch
22
Which department deals with working conditions and wages of U.S. workers
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Labor
Department of Energy
Department of State
23
What is the name of the aircraft that the Vice President flies on?
Airforce One
Airforce Four
Airforce Two
Airforce Three
24
What is the Department of State’s main focus?
Energy
Domestic Policy
Foreign policy
Legal Issues
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What role does the president have that gives him the power to negotiate with leaders of other countries?
Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
