Executive Branch Unit Test
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- Q1In order to become president of the United States an individual must be a native born citizen.TrueFalse30sEditDelete
- Q2The President does not have the power to “check” the judicial branch.FalseTrue30sEditDelete
- Q3The President is elected to a six-year term of office.TrueFalse30sEditDelete
- Q4The President is elected when he receives a majority of the popular vote.TrueFalse30sEditDelete
- Q5According to the \the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, which of the officers follows the Vice-President in the line of Presidential succession?the Speaker of the Housethe Majority Whipthe Vice-Presidentthe Secretary of State30sEditDelete
- Q6There are _____ Electoral College votes available. In order for a presidential candidate to win the Presidency s/he must win at least _____.538/270500/250450/450300/20030sEditDelete
- Q7The power of the Presidency has been cause for debate MAINLY becauseThe Constitution provided a loose definition of executive power.The presidency is the most powerful office in the world.The Constitution provides a very strict definition of the executive power.The presidency in an office that operates in full view of the public30sEditDelete
- Q8One of the major problems with the Electoral College system is thatthe winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency.the incumbent President is usually reelected.electors are required to vote according to the wishes of their constituency.the majority party in Congress has an advantage when the electorate votes.30sEditDelete
- Q9The President’s power to execute the law coversonly those federal laws that the President supports.only laws that are enumerated in the Constitution.all federal laws, whether or not the President agrees with them.state laws only.30sEditDelete
- Q10The President exercises legislative power over Congress bypreventing a bill from coming before the President.the President does not have legislative powerroutinely telling Congress when it must adjourn.recommending legislation.30sEditDelete
- Q11Who elects the President?Congressthe citizens of the United Statesany one over the age of 18the Electoral College30sEditDelete
- Q12How old one must be to become President?3520402530sEditDelete
- Q13Which of the following is NOT a reason for the growth of executive power?Mass media has given the President more power.All are reasons for the growth of executive power.Congress has passed laws to increase the power of the President.People have demanded the Federal Government take on a larger role in society.30sEditDelete
- Q14Which amendment limits the term of the President?13th22nd27th15th30sEditDelete
- Q15On the first day of the President’s term he/she mustgive a speechhave a partytake the Oath of Officegive the State of the Union30sEditDelete
- Q16The expressed power of the President that has the longest lasting impact isdeclaring war.the appointment of Supreme Court Judges.making treaties with other countries.the appointment of his/her cabinet.30sEditDelete
- Q17The President has the power to make executive agreementsthat are based only on legislation already passed.without any congressional action or approval.the President cannot make executive agreements only treaties.with the consent of two-thirds of the Senate.30sEditDelete
- Q18The ____________ appoints Cabinet members ________________________.Senate; with the President’s approvalPresident; with House approvalPresident; with Senate approvalThe Supreme Court; with the President’s approval30sEditDelete
- Q19What is NOT a qualification for President?Must be a resident for 14 years.Must have a law degree.Must be 35 years old.Must be native born.30sEditDelete
- Q20The agencies, people and procedures through with the Federal Government operates is called a(n)Cabinetstaff membersbureaucracyCongress30sEditDelete