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1
The State of the Union Address is given to Congess
Every 4 years in January
every 4 years at Inauguration
Every year in January
Every year at Inauguration
2
The War Powers Act limits the president to send troops into conflict to
90 days
60 days
The president can't send troops without Congress' approval
30 days
3
Why has the Attorney General begun an investigation of the Chicago police?
to maintain public order
to protect the safety of Americans
to protect separation of powers
to protect the rights of indivduals and groups
4
When a president calls out the national guard in a national emergency, he/she is acting as
Commander in Chief
Party Planner
Chief Legislator
Chief Executive
5
When the president pardons a federal offender, he/she is acting as
Chief of Staff
Chief Diplomat
Economic Planner
Chief Executive
6
The president nominates the leaders of executive departments and the Senate confirms.
Veto Power
Appointment Power
Pardoning Power
War Power
7
One criticism of the Electoral College is that
Diminishes voters desire to vote.
A candidate can win the popular vote and still not win.
All of the above.
Less populated states have fewer votes.
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What is the job of the Electoral College?
Elect the Governor
Elect the President
Certify elections
Appoint the Secretary of State
9
Which of the following cases is most closely associated with executive privilege?
US v New York Times
Korematsu v US
Brown v Board of Educaton
US v Nixon
10
The purpose of the
PRIMARY
election is to elect delegates to the
General Election
Electoral College
National Convention
Presidency
11
XXXX approves genetically modified chicken — but not as food.
Which executive agency?
Food and Drug Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Communications Commission
12
A person who is a naturalized citizen can be president.
True
False
13
According to the video, why
did Governor Hogan call out the National Guard?
Maintain order
Protect rights
Balance the budget
Stablize the economy
14
Approval Near, Honda's Business Jet About to Hit Market.
Which executive agency?
Federal Communications Commisson
Food and Drug Administration
Federal Election Commission
Federal Aviation Administration
15
What is the title of the chief executive at the state level?
Chief Justice
President
Speaker of the House
Governor
16
Which executive department oversees how we deal with foreign nations?
Department of State
Department of Treasury
Department of Agriculture
Department of Foreign Affairs
17
The president plays what role when he/she works out a treaty with another government?
Economic Planner
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Head of State
18
The # of ____ is determined by adding the # of Senators and # of Represenatives for each state.
Cabinet Departments
Voters
Popular Votes
Electoral College Votes
19
Executive orders
Have the force of law
Are approved by Congress
Can not be declared unconstitutional
Are issued by Senators
20
How many Electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
2/3 majority
3/4 majority
270
535
21
Which comes first in the election of the president?
Electoral College Votes
General Election
National Convention
Primary election
22
Which implied power allows a president to refuse to testify or hand over documents?
executive privilege
executive order
23
To be constitutional, executive orders and executive privilege must be used to protect
Safety
All of the above
Rights
Order
24
When voters go to the polls on Election Day in November, they're really voting for delegates to
Primary Election
Electoral College
National Convention
Popular Vote
25
Who is next in line for the presidency after the Speaker of the House?
Secretary of State
President Pro Tempore of Senate
Vice President
Secretary of Transportation
26
Which executive department would ensure that people can get a fair mortgage for their home?
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Defese
Department of Education
27
To which problem in MD does the political cartoon apply?
dealing with urban sprawl
water quality in the region
drought affecting the area
allowing gambling
28
"Nowhere near" needed funds to clean up Colorado's toxic mines.
Which executive agency?
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Aviation Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Securities and Exchange Commission
29
How old must a person be to become president?
25
35
30
40
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The main job of the executive branch is to
to make laws
to enforce laws
to interpret laws
to convene Congress
