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Publishes annual economic report; studies trends & how policies effect economy
Office of Management and Budget
Council of Economic Advisors
National Security Council
Bureaucracy
2
Whose job is it within the Executive Office of President to handle relations with reporters?
press secretary
vice president
chief-of-staff
legal counsel
3
Which of the following may the president do to limit the power of Congress?
He can't limit the powers of Congress
Adopt a constitutional amendment
Issue a signing statement saying how he will implement (or not) the law
Fire the Speaker of the House & Senate Majority Leader
4
In order to be President of the United States, you must be a native-born citizen of the USA.
True
False
5
Which Supreme Court case put a limit on the President's use of executive privilege?
Bush v. Gore
United States v. Nixon
Marbury v. Madison
Clinton v. Lewinsky
6
Congress has declared war more than 200 times throughout American History.
False
True
7
As __________, the president takes on the role as a symbolic figurehead of the USA.
commander-in-chief
Secretary of State
chief agenda setter
chief of state
8
When choosing a VP candidate, a pres. nominee is usually concerned w/ choosing one who....
adds balance and appeal to the national ticket
comes from same ideological wing of the party as the Pres.
can effectively preside over the Senate
is very wealthy
9
Largest org. in Executive Office of President, responsible for developing federal budget
Executive Office of the President
Oval Office
Council of Economic Advisors
Office of Management and Budget
10
Outlines succession to Presidency & procedures for filling vacancy & presidential disabilities
Twenty-fifth Amendment
Twenty-third Amendment
Twenty-second Amendment
Twenty-first Amendment
11
The Civil War marked the turning point in presidential power in America.
False
True
12
The art of negotiating with foreign governments is _____________________.
executive privilege
diplomacy
bribery
an executive order
13
What is the president's check on the legislative branch?
judicial review
override
executive orders
veto
14
Which of the following puts limits on the president's power to deploy troops?
27th Amendment
National Security Council
22nd Amendment
War Powers Resolution
15
All of the following powers are granted to President by Constitution EXCEPT
receiving ambassadors
addressing Congress on the state of the union
granting pardons for federal offenses
forming new cabinet-level departments
16
Responsible for developing federal laws concerning farming and agriculture.
USDA
FDIC
EPA
FEMA
17
Term used to describe steps, procedures, etc. must be taken to comply w/ govt regulations...
pocket veto
red tape
spoils system
line item veto
18
Congress has officially declared war _______ times in American history.
10
200
2
5
19
Coordinates with top military advisors, foreign affairs and intelligence officials...
Department of Transportation
Office of Management and Budget
Council of Economic Advisors
National Security Council
20
What is the name of the President's office?
Oval Office
Circle Office
Commander's Office
Oblong Office
21
Which of the following parts of the Constitution outlines the Executive Branch?
Article I
Article III
Article IV
Article II
22
What is another way the president can use his veto power?
by vetoing regulations passed by the bureaucracy
by vetoing Supreme Court rulings
by THREATENING Congress he will use it.
by only vetoing parts of a bill.
23
The President of the US is elected by....
the popular vote
a vote of the Senate
the Electoral College
a vote of the House of Representatives
24
The Vice President's primary responsibility....
serving as the main figurehead for the USA
serving as the Chief Diplomat
serving as Ambassador to the United Nations
serving as President of the Senate
25
What is the MAXIMUM amount of years a president can serve?
life
8
10
4
26
How many terms can a president serve?
one
four
two
eight
27
A formal rule/resolution instructing executive branch officials on how to carry out their jobs.
executive order
pardon
diplomatic recognition
executive privilege
28
As commander-in-chief, the president has the authority to do what?
order troops into action & bring them home
to lead troops in combat
declare war on other nations
29
The president must be at least 30 years old to become president.
False
True
30
In order to become president, how long must he/she have lived in the United States?
10 years
14 years
7 years
Their whole life
31
Title used to describe a prez candidate's VP candidate....
side kick
running mate
bureaucrat
chief of staff
32
What is the length of a presidential term?
2 years
6 years
8 years
4 years
33
This amendment to the Constitution set a two term limit for the president.
16th Amendment
25th Amendment
22nd Amendment
19th Amendment
34
Constitutional role of VP, besides serving as President of the Senate....
Serving as Chief Diplomat of the USA
Counting Electoral votes after elections
Co-signing treaties with foreign nations
serving as Ambassador to the United Nations
35
Who is this person?
President Donald Trump
Vice President JD Vance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Vice President Mike Pence
36
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be president?
You must have a college diploma
Must have lived in US for at least 14 years
You must be 35
You must be a native-born US citizen
37
FEMA....
assists during times of crisis and emergencies.
monitors television and radio broadcasts.
advises the president on foreign policy issues.
develops agricultural laws and regulations.
38
Power to release a convicted criminal from having to fulfill a sentence.
amnesty
pardon
referendum
executive order
39
The President can do which of the following without the consent of either the House or the Senate?
Ratify a treaty
Appoint a Supreme Court justice
Declare War
Deploy troops
40
This power allows president to refuse to release info to Congress/courts.
executive order
diplomatic recognition
executive privilege
amnesty
41
On what day does the president take the oath of office, thereby being sworn in?
December 20th
First Tuesday after first Monday in November
February 1st
January 20th
42
job is to manage the White House Office, including the personal sec. and legal counsel
wingman
Secretary of State
press secretary
chief-of-staff
43
According to Constitution, the vice president is the 1st in the line of ____ to the presidency
diplomacy
election
succession
power
44
_____________ built the West Wing in 1902 to house expanding presidential staff.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ronald Reagan
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
45
The term "cabinet" was specifically stated in the Constitution.
True
False
46
In general, Congress is most likely to defer to the President...
in the area of fiscal and budgetary policy
late in the President's term
in the area of foreign policy
when the economy is strong
47
As Chief Agenda Setter, the president annually gives the ____ to Congress.
War Powers Resolution
State of the Union Address
Inauguration Address
National Security Address
48
Executive department that advises president on foreign policy issues..
State Department
Department of Defense
FDIC
Department of the Treasury
49
What is the title given to the head of a cabinet-level department?
Minister
Ambassador
Secretary
Senator
50
Today there are ______ official cabinet positions including the ________________.
20; Secretary of State
4; vice president
16; vice president
15; Secretary of State
51
The Office of Management and Budget has the primary job for doing which of the following?
appropriating funds for the budget
auditing the budget
preparing the budget
Implementing federal unemployment policy
