government executive branch unit test

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The ____________ appoints Cabinet members ________________________.

President; with Senate approval

The power of the Presidency has been cause for debate MAINLY because

The Constitution provided a loose definition of executive power.

The agencies, people and procedures through with the Federal Government operates is called a(n)

bureaucracy

A President can be impeached if he

commits a high crime or misdemeanor.

When the President takes the "Oath of Office" he promises to

defend the Constitution.

Who elects the President?

electoral college

The President does not have the power to "check" the judicial branch.

false

The President is elected to a six-year term of office.

false

The President is elected when he receives a majority of the popular vote.

false

Which of the following are not Presidential Powers?

military power

The President exercises legislative power over Congress by

recommending legislation

Every Thanksgiving the President pardons a turkey. This means he

saves the life of the turkey.

On the first day of the President's term he/she must

take the Oath of Office

According 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 House

The expressed power of the President that has the longest lasting impact is

the appointment of Supreme Court Judges.

One of the major problems with the Electoral College system is that

the winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency.

. In order to become president of the United States an individual must be a native born citizen.

true

The President has the power to make executive agreements

without any congressional action or approval.

The Presidency is often described as "the most powerful office in the world".

. Chief Executive

The President is the director of the executive branch of the Federal Government.

Chief Administrator

The President is expected to be "the representative of all the people"

Chief Citizen

The President is architect of American foreign policy and the nation's chief spokesperson.

Chief Diplomat

The President can send troops around the world.

Commander and Chief

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the growth of executive power?

Mass media has given the President more power. People have demanded the Federal Government take on a larger role in society. Congress has passed laws to increase the power of the President. All of the above are reasons for the growth of executive power.

What is NOT a qualification for President?

Must have a law degree.

Which amendment limits the term of the President?

22nd

How old one must be to become President?

35

There are _____ Electoral College votes available. In order for a presidential candidate to win the Presidency s/he must win at least _____.

538/270

The President's power to execute the law covers

all federal laws, whether or not the President agrees with them.


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