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What is the President's role as leader of foreign policy?
Passes legislation
Negotiate with other countries
Commands armed forces
What does it mean when the President acts as Chief Executive?
Enforces laws, regulations, and court rulings
Commands military
Decides on vetos
Which responsibility is associated with the President's role as Commander in Chief?
Enforcing court rulings
Appointing supreme court justices
Overseeing the military
What is the minimum age for a person to be eligible for the US Presidency?
35 years old
25 years old
40 years old
Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be elected US President?
Must be a natural born citizen
Must have a college degree
Must be at least 35 years old
How many terms can a US President serve?
Unlimited terms
Four terms
Two terms
In addition to being 35 and born in the US, what else does the Constitution state a prospective president must be?
A former senator
Resident within US for 14 years
A graduate of law school
What is the primary limit placed on the presidency by the 22nd Amendment?
Limits to one term
Limits to two terms or ten years
No limit on terms, limit on years
What is the purpose of the Electoral College in United States elections?
To control party nominations
To record the popular vote
To formally elect the President and Vice President
How many votes in the Electoral College are needed to win the Presidency?
535
270
100
How is the number of electors each state has in the Electoral College determined?
Equal for all states
Decided by the Governor
By adding its total number of Senators and Representatives
Who takes over if both the president and vice president cannot serve?
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
Secretary of Treasury
What amendment to the Constitution addresses presidential succession?
23rd Amendment
22nd Amendment
25th Amendment
What is the current annual salary for the President of the United States?
$750,000
$400,000
$250,000
Can the President's salary be raised or lowered during his/her term?
No
Yes, during a national crisis
Yes, if approved by a national vote
Which of these is NOT an informal qualification for U.S. president?
Access to financial resources
Having a law degree
Strong public approval
Why might having access to significant financial resources be an informal qualification for presidency?
A president must personally fund federal projects
Campaign expenses can be high
Wealthy individuals are more trusted by voters
Which power of the U.S. President is limited by the Senate’s role of 'advice and consent'?
Judicial power
Executive power
Appointment power
Why might a president use an executive order?
To pardon a crime
To veto laws
To take action without Congressional approval
What is an example of the removal power of the president?
Dismissing a cabinet member
Dissolving Congress
Appointing Supreme Court justices
Why can't the U.S. President remove Supreme Court justices?
The justices have lifetime appointments
Only Congress can do it
Their tenure is safeguarded by the Constitution
What is an executive order?
A law proposed by the President
A directive issued by the President
A bill passed by Congress
What is executive privilege and who gets to use it?
Presidential power to keep certain information confidential
Soldier's right to refuse orders
Lawyer's right to withhold information
What is a clear limit to executive privilege?
Cannot be used in wartime
Cannot be used to hide criminal activity
Cannot be used in civil cases
Under what circumstances can a president use the power of executive order?
To declare war
To declare a national holiday
To direct operations of the executive branch
What power unique to the U.S. Presidency is highlighted by the ability to pardon federal crimes?
Diplomatic Power
Executive Power
Judicial Power
What allows the President to make treaties with foreign nations?
Executive Power
Diplomatic Power
Legislative Power
Which presidential power allows the potus to legally send troops into hostilities?
Executive Power
Commander in Chief
Judicial Power
Under the War Powers Act, how long can a President commit armed forces without congressional approval?
60 days
30 days
90 days
Which branch of government has the power to declare war according to US Constitution?
None of the above
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
What does the War Powers Act require the president to do?
Seek Congressional approval for any military actions
Consult with the Supreme Court before declaring war
Consult with Congress before committing troops to combat
What happens if the Congress does not approve military action within 60 days according to War Powers Act?
The president can extend for another 60 days
The president must withdraw troops
The military action automatically becomes a war
Which presidential power allows for the reduction of a prisoner’s sentence?
Reprieve
Appointment
Commutation
What is a legal forgiveness of a crime called in terms of presidential powers?
Reprieve
Pardon
Nomination
What is one of the differences between a pardon and a commutation?
Pardon forgives crime, commutation reduces sentence
Only presidents can pardon
Pardon is irreversible, commutation can be appealed
What is the difference between pardon and amnesty in terms of Presidential powers?
Pardon is for citizens, amnesty for non-citizens
Pardon is individual-focused, amnesty is group-focused
Pardon is for state crimes, amnesty for federal crimes
Which falls under the informal powers of the president?
Using media to influence public opinion
Declaring war
Appointing federal judges
How does the president utilize the media to shape policy?
By addressing Congress
By influencing public opinion
By issuing executive orders
What is the Bully Pulpit in the context of presidential power?
A presidential advisory board
A law passed by Congress
A platform for promoting an agenda via the media
What legislative tool can be used to check the president's power?
Judicial Review
Impeachment
Executive Order
How does the Supreme Court check the president's power?
Judicial Review of executive actions
Veto power
Impeachment
What role does the War Powers Act play in Presidential power?
It expands Presidential vetoes
It limits Presidential military action
It allows presidential pardoning
What is the primary role of the Executive Office of the President?
Assist the president in governing and decision-making
Handle the president’s public relations
Serve as the president's legal advisors
Who appoints the members of the Executive Office of the President?
The Senate
The President
The House of Representatives
Which part of the Executive Office of the President is responsible for preparing the national budget?
Office of the Vice President
National Security Council
Office of Management and Budget
What major role does the Chief of Staff play in the Executive Office of the President?
Appointing Supreme Court Justices
Commanding the Armed Forces
Managing the White House Staff
What is the primary function of the National Security Council?
To command U.S. armed forces
To enforce national laws
To advise the president on national security
What is the primary role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?
Prepares the federal budget
Approves state budgets
Attempts to balance trade deficits
Why do some historians argue that early Vice Presidents had little power?
They worked behind the scenes
They had control over the military
Their role was largely ceremonial
Which of the following is the role of executive departments?
Interpreting the laws
Appointing Supreme Court justices
Carrying out federal laws and administering programs
How are executive department leaders chosen?
Elected by public
Chosen by the Supreme Court
Appointed by the president and approved by the Senate