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How does an Executive Order differ from a law?
Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review.
Executive Orders are not limited by the Constitution.
Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.
Executive Orders are limited to military and foreign affairs.
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If the president makes a speech on a national holiday such as the 4th of July, they are acting as:
Chief Executive
Chief of State
Chief Diplomat
Chief Guardian of the Economy
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If the president calls upon troops to stop a riot they are acting as:
Chief Diplomat
Commander-In-Chief
Chief Executive
Chief of State
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If the president veto’s a bill from Congress, they are acting as:
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
Party Chief
Chief of State
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What are some of the judicial duties of the president?
Grant Reprieves, Pardons, and clemency
Recommend laws
Make court decisions for the Supreme Court
Veto laws
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All of the following are powers of the president except:
recommend legislation
negotiate treaties with foreign nations
declare war
call a special session of congress
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A group of men and women that are the Presidents' advisers are also known as what?
White House
Counsel
The Cabinet
The Advisory
Chief of Staff
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Which of the following is a criticism of the electoral college after recent elections?
It under represents the smaller states
The winner of the popular vote might not win the presidency
It identifies the winner of the presidency with certainty
It is unconstitutional
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If no candidate receives the majority of electoral votes, the President is chosen by
Congress
the House of Representatives
the Senate
a new popular vote
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The number of electoral votes that a state receives is based on:
population
# of senators
# of members of house of representatives
both b and c
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In order to win in a presidential election, a candidate must receive ___ electoral votes.
270
285
307
207
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for being president of the United States:
You must be at least 35 years old
You must be a United States’ citizen from birth
Prior experience in the U.S. Government
You have to have lived in the United States for 14 years
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Supervising trade and promoting business
Homeland Security
Commerce
Interior
Treasury
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Oversees America’s military forces
Interior
Treasury
State
Defense
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Handles foreign affairs and relationships with other nations
Interior
Treasury
State
Defense
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Protects and maintains public lands and parks
Interior
Treasury
State
Defense
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Manufactures coins and currency.
Interior
Treasury
State
Defense
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Oversees the nation’s security, border patrol, and the Secret Service
Homeland Security
Commerce
Interior
Treasury