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- 1. Multiple Choice
How are the presidential roles of chief of state, chief diplomat, and commander in chief related?
All three roles encompass the President's responsibility for implementing trade policies.
All three roles embrace the President's job of authoring public policy for presentation to Congress.
All three roles involve the President's responsibility for overseeing American foreign policy.
All three roles involve overseeing American military policies, both domestically and internationally.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why did the Framers set a qualification for the presidency related to citizenship?
They wanted to ensure that anyone who could vote for President was also eligible to become President.
They wanted to ensure that the President would be well-educated.
They wanted to be sure that even people born abroad could become President.
They wanted to ensure that the President would be a U.S. citizen, without loyalties to any other country.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt, and how is he related to the 22nd Amendment?
He succeeded President McKinley and was the youngest President ever to hold office.
He was elected President four times, resulting in the passage of the 22nd Amendment.
He was elected President and championed the ideal of the presidency as "a place of moral leadership."
He was President from 1913 to 1920 and served as the nation's commander in chief during World War I.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What basic principles of government are reflected in Congress fixing the order of succession to the presidency?
limited government and popular sovereignty
checks and balances and separation of powers
popular sovereignty and judicial review
federalism and judicial review
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which example BEST shows a system of checks and balances regarding the President’s salary?
The first presidential salary was $25,000.
Congress most recently set the presidential salary at $400,000.
The President receives a $50,000 expense account.
The President asks for a raise from Congress every four years.
- 6. Multiple Choice
The President has the power to nominate a candidate to become a new Supreme Court judge. What role is the President fulfilling when exercising the appointment power?
Chief of State
Chief Economist
Chief Administrator
Chief Executive
- 7. Multiple Choice
In what way are the President's roles as chief economist and chief diplomat related?
Both roles can lead to higher wages for workers and more profits for businesses.
Both roles can result in greater unity within the President's political party.
Both roles can have an effect on the United States' relationship with other countries.
Both roles require the President to act as leader of the executive branch and the armed forces.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why have several Presidents and other critics called for the
repeal of the 22nd Amendment?
The amendment requires the presidency to automatically devolve to the Vice President.
The amendment authorizes a Vice President to serve a ten-year term if he or she succeeds to the presidency.
The amendment does not safeguard against "executive tyranny."
The amendment limits who can be elected President.
- 9. Multiple Choice
One major purpose of the 25th Amendment is to
legally define the Vice President's foreign and domestic responsibilities should the President resign.
legally establish that the Vice President will succeed to the presidency should that office become vacant.
legally define the order of succession following the Vice President.
legally establish a limit on the Vice President's number of terms in office.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Identify the steps that would be taken by a Vice President to remove a President from office if he or she felt the President was unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office.
The Vice President and a majority of Cabinet members inform Congress in writing that the President is incapable of handling the job.
The Vice President informs the Supreme Court and Congress in writing that he or she believes the President is incapable of handling the job.
The Vice President and the President come to an agreement in writing that the President is incapable of handling the job.
The Vice President and at least one member of the Cabinet informs Congress in writing that they believe the President is incapable of handling the job.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following BEST summarizes how the Presidential Succession Act of 1947 differs from the 25th Amendment?
The Presidential Succession Act legally identifies the Vice President as successor to the President in case of vacancy in that office, whereas the 25th Amendment includes the order of Cabinet successions.
The Presidential Succession Act fixes the order of succession following the Vice President, whereas the 25th Amendment legally identifies the Vice President as the immediate successor to the President.
The Presidential Succession Act establishes the line of succession following a President's removal, whereas the 25th Amendment delineates the procedure that must be followed to remove a President.
The Presidential Succession Act denotes successors to the presidency, whereas the 25th Amendment identifies a successor to the vice presidency.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following BEST illustrates how the vice presidency has changed in recent years?
Presidents are no longer required to get congressional approval to fill vice presidential vacancies.
Recent Presidents have chosen Vice Presidents as a way to "balance the ticket."
Recent Vice Presidents have attended strategy meetings and taken on greater responsibilities.
Vice Presidents today are no longer "Presidents-in-waiting" but instead are key presidential advisors.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following BEST describes the role of First Ladies today?
ceremonial figures
policy makers
managers of communications to the President
advocates of particular policies and positions
- 14. Multiple Choice
In 1980, presidential candidate Ronald Reagan, a conservative Republican, chose George H.W. Bush, a moderate Republican, to be his running mate. This is an example of balancing a ticket based on
geography.
religion.
age and experience.
ideology.
- 15. Multiple Choice
In 1960, presidential candidate John F. Kennedy, a U.S. senator from Massachusetts, chose Lyndon B. Johnson, a southerner from Texas, as his running mate. This is an example of balancing the ticket based on
geography.
religion.
age and experience.
ideology.
- 16. Multiple Choice
The role and influence of the First Lady has evolved over time. What is MOST true of the current influence of the First Lady?
The First Lady is expected to keep her opinions private and focus on being White House hostess.
The First Lady is expected to express her opinions and advocate particular social causes.
The First Lady is expected to serve as an advisor to her husband.
The First Lady can do as she pleases, with few expectations from the public.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are listed as formal duties of the Vice President in the Constitution?
attend Cabinet meetings and execute national security policy
be aware of military developments and strengthen relationships with allies
support presidential policies and assist in the administration of the executive branch
preside over the Senate and help decide presidential disability
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of congressional oversight of the executive branch?
an investigation into the finances of a member of the Senate
hearings to investigate the President's secret negotiations with rebels in South America
an examination of federal student aid programs for college students
debate in the House of Representatives over a President's controversial healthcare measure
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following might be one way the executive office interprets laws as it carries them out?
signing a bill to appropriate money to fund a military action in the Balkans
determining exactly what is meant by specific provisions of a voter qualification law
explaining to members of Congress why a law regulating State agencies is needed
meeting with senators to gather support for a law on tighter welfare regulations
- 20. Multiple Choice
Why doesn't Congress recognize the idea of executive privilege?
The federal courts have ruled that executive privilege is not mentioned in the Constitution or in any laws passed by Congress.
Members of Congress dislike the idea that executive privilege allows the President to make laws without the consent of Congress.
Without executive privilege, Congress wields greater influence over the executive branch.
Executive privilege would make it difficult for Congress and the courts to check the power of the President in some instances.
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the President's removal power?
The First Congress gave the President the power to remove any officer he appointed.
The First Congress required Senate consent before the President could remove any appointee from office.
The Supreme Court has declared that the President may not remove any appointee from office.
The Supreme Court has upheld the President's unlimited power to remove any appointee from office.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Why is Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution important?
It states specifically that the President has the power to present his ideas to Congress for consideration.
It ensures that the President will be able to see that his legislative ideas become law.
It outlines the proper procedures for the President and Congress to follow when making laws.
It describes how the President can, when necessary, withhold information from Congress.
- 23. Multiple Choice
How does the President's veto power demonstrate his power as chief legislator?
allows the President to reject a bill, knowing that the measure will not be debated again in Congress
allows the President to force Congress to revise a measure before it can become law
allows the President to remove those whom the President appoints
allows the President to direct the manner in which a new law will be enforced
- 24. Multiple Choice
President Herbert Hoover forgave the crimes of more people per term than any other chief executive. What is the name for this presidential power?
removal power
executive privilege
legislative power
pardoning power
- 25. Multiple Choice
In which of the following situations might the President find the power to issue executive orders to be particularly useful?
when Congress is in recess or between sessions
when an opposing party controls Congress
when trying to build a consensus in Congress
when Congress has just passed a bill
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of the "message power"?
The President giving a speech to the nation during wartime.
The President outlining for Congress the specific items and amounts contained in the budget.
The President delivering an address to members of a steel factory.
The President demanding Congress meet for a special session to consider welfare legislation.
- 27. Multiple Choice
In vetoing a bill, the President does which of the following?
rejects all sections of the bill
prevents any further action on the bill
sends the bill back to conference committee
rejects a particular part of the bill
- 28. Multiple Choice
What is one way that executive agreements differ from
treaties?
A treaty is negotiated by the President; an executive agreement by a senator.
Executive agreements remain in force from one administration to another; treaties do not.
A treaty requires approval by two thirds of the Senate; an executive agreement does not.
The Senate ratifies all treaties, but only those executive orders from the previous administration.
- 29. Multiple Choice
What statement best describes why Congress enacted the War Powers Resolution of 1973?
President Nixon asked Congress to declare war against Vietnam.
Congress wanted to grant the President unrestricted authority to send troops abroad.
The continued conflict in Vietnam required Congress to authorize funding for the military.
Congress wanted to limit the President's ability to commit troops to an undeclared war.
- 30. Multiple Choice
When the President creates a treaty or an executive agreement, only one truly involves the system of checks and balances. Choose the answer that accurately describes how the checks and balances system works.
A treaty requires presidential ratification to become effective.
A treaty requires approval of the Senate with a two-thirds majority vote.
An executive agreement requires an incoming President’s reauthorization to remain in force.
An executive agreement requires agreement between the President and the head of state of a foreign country.
- 31. Multiple Choice
A treaty becomes a permanent part of American law when ratified, while an executive agreement does not. In fact, an executive agreement is in force only as long as the President who made it is in office, unless
the Senate is notified within 60 days.
the Senate approves the agreement with a two-thirds majority vote.
a newly elected President sends the agreement for Senate approval.
a newly elected President confirms that the agreement remains in force.
- 32. Multiple Choice
What is the difference between a joint resolution of Congress and a Senate vote on a treaty?
A joint resolution requires approval of two thirds of both the House and the Senate, while a Senate vote on a treaty requires a two-thirds majority of just the Senate.
Both chambers of Congress can approve a joint resolution by a simple majority, but a treaty requires a two-thirds majority of the Senate for approval.
A Senate vote on a treaty requires a simple majority for approval, but a joint resolution requires approval by a two-thirds majority of both chambers of Congress.
Both a joint resolution and a Senate vote on a treaty require a two-thirds majority, but the President has more input with a joint resolution.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which of the following actions by a President can be used to issue a warning to another nation?
negotiating an executive agreement with that country rather than a treaty
sending an American ambassador or diplomat to that country
urging the Supreme Court to review the terms of a treaty
withdrawing the United States' recognition of that country
- 34. Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST explains the reason that Congress enacted the War Powers Resolution during the conflict in Vietnam?
Congress sought to limit the President's ability to send troops into combat in an undeclared war.
President Richard Nixon had asked that more American troops be committed to combat.
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution had expired and Congress needed to reauthorize the use of force in Vietnam.
Congress wished to limit the President's constitutional power to declare war.
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which of the following actions illustrates the presidential power of commander in chief?
George Washington signs a neutrality proclamation in a war between France and other European nations.
Franklin D. Roosevelt agrees to a destroyers-for-bases exchange with Great Britain.
Barack Obama escalates the number of American troops in Afghanistan.
Abraham Lincoln nominates Edwin Stanton as his new Secretary of War.
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