Unit 4 Test Review - Ms. Ard

In order to win the election, how many electoral votes must a candidate win?

A formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries is called

Which executive department enforces immigration laws and protects the nation from terrorist attacks?

Who chooses the president if no candidate wins the majority of electoral votes?

The President and Congress often disagree over what laws Congress should pass. Which one is NOT a reason?

Which president broke George Washington’s tradition of only serving two terms?

A business owned and operated by the federal government is called

The Electoral College has ___________ members.

Which of the following is the best example of the president acting as Commander in Chief?

Rewarding people for their political support by giving them government jobs is known as

Under which role does the president lead foreign policy, and decide how we should act towards other countries?

The qualifications to run for President include all the following EXCEPT

NATO is a treaty promising _____________ between the United States, Canada, and many nations in Western Europe.

Which amendment deals with succession to the Presidency & establishes procedures for filling the VP office vacancy?

Who has the power of “advice and consent” over all presidential nominations and treaties?

Which amendment limits the president to two elected terms in office?

How soon must the President notify Congress before sending troops into battle?

How long is a presidential term of office?

Which of the following is the main goal of United States foreign policy?

Which group in the EOP (Executive Office of the President) does not need to confirmed by the Senate?

If Congress doesn’t approve the president’s usage of troops, when must the troops be brought back home?

______________ has the power to declare war, but only ______________ can order troops into battle.

Which of these describes an executive agency that oversees an industry and makes sure it obeys laws?

Which tool can presidents use to help them make sure the laws are “faithfully executed?

Which article in the Constitution describes the executive branch?

What did Congress pass to create the civil service system ?

National Security Council officials include the __________, Secretary of State, secretary of defense, and chairperson.

After the Vietnam War, what did Congress pass to limit the president’s ability to send troops into battle?

Most presidents have some political experience. Which political positions were many presidents before taking office?

Agencies and the employees of the executive branch of government are together known as

New presidents and vice presidents are

In order to help the nation’s economy as Economic Leader, the president

What is the number of electoral votes for EACH STATE based on?

How does the president fulfill the constitutional requirement to tell Congress about the state of the union?

A rule or command the president gives out that has the same power as a law

How many electoral votes does Louisiana currently have?

Which department was not part of the four that met with George Washington to form the first cabinet?

Who takes care of the president’s schedule?

The practice of hiring government workers on the basis of open, competitive examinations and merit is known as

An official representative of a country’s government is called

Which of the following is one of the president’s jobs as Head of State?

Which group of people usually has to leave their job when the president’s term is over, meaning it’s not permanent?

A nation’s overall plan for dealing with other nations is called

Signing treaties and giving foreign aid are examples of

The United States Postal Service is an example of

An agreement between the president & leader of another country, often used to work around the approval of the Senate

Which executive department prints and makes our currency?

According to the Presidential Succession Act, who is next in line to become president if the President & VP are unable?

The group of advisers to the president that include the heads of 15 top-level executive departments is known as

The president’s main job is to