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Unit 4 Test Review - Ms. Ard
Unit 4 Test Review - Ms. Ard
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Which group of people usually has to leave their job when the president’s term is over, meaning it’s not permanent?
Political appointees
Civil service workers
Supreme Court
Congress
2
Which article in the Constitution describes the executive branch?
Article II
Article III
The constitution
Article I
3
A formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries is called
Embargo
Foreign policy
Federal bureaucracy
Treaty
4
National Security Council officials include the __________, Secretary of State, secretary of defense, and chairperson.
Secretary of education
Attorney general
Vice President
President
5
How many electoral votes does Louisiana currently have?
53
2
8
15
6
Which group in the EOP (Executive Office of the President) does not need to confirmed by the Senate?
Council of Economic Advisers
National Security Council
White House Office
OMB
7
Signing treaties and giving foreign aid are examples of
foreign policy tools
trade sanctions used to influence a nation
executive agreements
the president’s war powers
8
What is the number of electoral votes for EACH STATE based on?
Number of Senators/Representatives in Congress
Population
Their Governor
Ms. Ard’s decision
9
The United States Postal Service is an example of
A federal bureaucracy
A regulatory commission
A government corporation
The cabinet
10
An official representative of a country’s government is called
Political appointee
Merit system
Spoils system
Ambassador
11
After the Vietnam War, what did Congress pass to limit the president’s ability to send troops into battle?
Pendleton Act
25th Amendment
22nd Amendment
War Powers Resolution
12
Most presidents have some political experience. Which political positions were many presidents before taking office?
Vice president or Senator
Vice president or Governor
Senator or Representative
Senator or Governor
13
Which executive department prints and makes our currency?
State
Commerce
Treasury
Interior
14
NATO is a treaty promising _____________ between the United States, Canada, and many nations in Western Europe.
to end trade barriers
to end nuclear warfare
increased tariffs
mutual defense
15
Under which role does the president lead foreign policy, and decide how we should act towards other countries?
Head of state
Chief diplomat
Chief executive
Commander in Chief
16
The practice of hiring government workers on the basis of open, competitive examinations and merit is known as
Civil service system
Government corporation
Regulatory commission
Executive agency
17
According to the Presidential Succession Act, who is next in line to become president if the President & VP are unable?
the Secretary of State
the Speaker of the House
the President pro tem of the Senate
the Attorney General
18
Rewarding people for their political support by giving them government jobs is known as
Spoils system
Political appointee
Merit system
Ambassador
19
Which president broke George Washington’s tradition of only serving two terms?
Abraham Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Franklin D. Roosevelt
20
Who has the power of “advice and consent” over all presidential nominations and treaties?
The House of Representatives
The Vice President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
21
New presidents and vice presidents are
directly chosen by the voters
elected by the electoral college
are directly chosen by Congress
elected by the cabinet
22
In order to help the nation’s economy as Economic Leader, the president
calls a special session
names ambassadors
issues executive orders
makes budget decisions
23
Who takes care of the president’s schedule?
the chief of staff
the press secretary
the Vice President
the attorney general
24
How soon must the President notify Congress before sending troops into battle?
72 hours
24 hours
48 hours
immediately
25
A business owned and operated by the federal government is called
Executive agency
Government corporation
Civil service system
Regulatory commission
26
Which of the following is the main goal of United States foreign policy?
keeping the country safe
appointing ambassadors
giving aid to other countries
maintaining a clean environment
27
Which amendment limits the president to two elected terms in office?
22nd
17th
20th
25th
28
How does the president fulfill the constitutional requirement to tell Congress about the state of the union?
meets with congressional leaders only
sends a yearly report
it gives yearly address
proposes a yearly amendment
29
In order to win the election, how many electoral votes must a candidate win?
100
435
375
270
30
______________ has the power to declare war, but only ______________ can order troops into battle.
the president; Congress
the House of Representatives; the Senate
Congress; the president
the commander of the army; the president
31
Which department was not part of the four that met with George Washington to form the first cabinet?
Defense
State
Treasury
Agriculture
32
If Congress doesn’t approve the president’s usage of troops, when must the troops be brought back home?
after 120 days
after a year
after 60 days
after 30 days
33
What did Congress pass to create the civil service system ?
22nd Amendment
Pendleton Act
War Powers Resolution
25th Amendment
34
The group of advisers to the president that include the heads of 15 top-level executive departments is known as
ambassadors
cabinet
joint chiefs of staff
electors
35
Who chooses the president if no candidate wins the majority of electoral votes?
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Attorney General
36
Which executive department enforces immigration laws and protects the nation from terrorist attacks?
State
Homeland Security
Interior
Justice
37
Which tool can presidents use to help them make sure the laws are “faithfully executed?
executive orders
amnesty
treaties
embargos
38
An agreement between the president & leader of another country, often used to work around the approval of the Senate
executive agreement
pardon
embargo agreement
reprieve
39
Which of the following is one of the president’s jobs as Head of State?
meeting with budget officials
using military force to back up foreign policy
granting amnesty to illegal immigrants
building goodwill with other countries
40
The president’s main job is to
pardon criminals
carry out laws
declare war
make laws
41
A rule or command the president gives out that has the same power as a law
Amnesty
Executive order
Reprieve
Pardon
42
The President and Congress often disagree over what laws Congress should pass. Which one is NOT a reason?
Because the President represents the whole country
Because they are children
Because Congress represents the House/Districts
43
The qualifications to run for President include all the following EXCEPT
Must be at least 35 years of age.
Must be a married man.
Must be a resident of the United States for 14 years.
Must be a citizen of the United States at birth.
44
The Electoral College has ___________ members.
200
300
100
538
45
A nation’s overall plan for dealing with other nations is called
Treaty
Federal bureaucracy
Embargo
Foreign policy
46
Which of these describes an executive agency that oversees an industry and makes sure it obeys laws?
Regulatory commission
Board of governors
Cabinet department
Government corporation
47
Which of the following is the best example of the president acting as Commander in Chief?
the president appoints people to serve as ambassadors
president meets with senators to to convince them to support a proposed law
the president awards medals to the country’s heroes
the president orders American troops to invade another country
48
How long is a presidential term of office?
two years
eight years
ten years
four years
49
Which amendment deals with succession to the Presidency & establishes procedures for filling the VP office vacancy?
17th
22nd
25th
12th
50
Agencies and the employees of the executive branch of government are together known as
Treaty
Federal bureaucracy
Embargo
Foreign policy