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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following jobs most resembles the presidency?
Chairman of a large company
Small-business owner
Judge
Military general
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a true statement about the President?
Every employee of the federal government reports directly to him
He is the head of the legislative branch of the federal government
He is the head of the executive branch of the federal government
He is the head of the judicial branch of the federal government
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following terms best describes a policy?
A debate
A new law
A judicial decision
A general plan
- 4. Multiple Choice
If the President was having trouble coming up with a new economic policy, what action would he most likely take?
Ask the Supreme Court to decide what the policy should be
Ask one of the economics experts in his cabinet for guidance
Allow Congress to come up with an economic policy on its own
Ignore economic policy altogether and focus on foreign policy
- 5. Multiple Choice
What can you infer about the cabinet-level position called the Secretary of Education?
The person who holds the position is an expert in the field of education
The person who holds the position was appointed by Congress
The person who holds the position donated a lot of money to the President's campaign
The person who holds the position is usually a former high school teacher
- 6. Multiple Choice
In what way does the President interact with Congress?
He establishes the rules that Congress must follow
He guides various bills through Congressional committees
He signs or vetoes bills sent to him by Congress
He appoints the members of Congress
- 7. Multiple Choice
How can Congress check, or block, the President's ability to wage war?
By preventing him from serving as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
By demanding Congressional approval if the President wants to commit troops for more than 90 days
By forbidding the President to commit troops to any location for any length of time
By vetoing bills that call for war
- 8. Multiple Choice
How does the President interact with the judicial branch of government?
By bringing judges and lawyers into his cabinet
By serving on the Supreme Court
By declaring how the Constitution should be interpreted
By appointing federal judges
- 9. Multiple Choice
The President has the exclusive right to negotiate treaties with other countries. What does this mean?
The President must seek Congressional approval before negotiating treaties
Only the President can negotiate treaties with other countries
The President has no right to negotiate treaties
As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the President can declare war on other countries
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an opinion about the President?
He or she is the head of the executive branch
He or she is the most important person in the world
He or she has the right to appoint ambassadors
He or she often meets with foreign leaders and dignitaries
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