Question 1

Which of the following is true of executive privilege?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is non-transferable. 
B)  It is described explicitly in the Constitution of the United States. 
C)  It protects the privacy of the Senate. 
D)  It gives the president the power to refuse to appear before the courts. 
E)  It is claimed by members of Congress. 
A)  It is non-transferable. 
B)  It is described explicitly in the Constitution of the United States. 
C)  It protects the privacy of the Senate. 
D)  It gives the president the power to refuse to appear before the courts. 
E)  It is claimed by members of Congress.

Question 2

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 is intended to check the president's power to _________.A.pass legislation and appropriate the military budgetB.raise and maintain the country's armed forcesC.sign peace treaties to end wars with other nationsD.involve the nation in a war without the consent of Congress

Accepted Answer

​involve the nation

Question 3

Critics of the Obama administration believe that the czar system:

Accepted Answer

A)  is more suited to a socialist system of government. 
B)  results in the loss of leverage of Congress. 
C)  increases government expenditure. 
D)  reduces governmental transparency. 
E)  is against the Constitution's cabinet formation policies. 
A)  is more suited to a socialist system of government. 
B)  results in the loss of leverage of Congress. 
C)  increases government expenditure. 
D)  reduces governmental transparency. 
E)  is against the Constitution's cabinet formation policies.

Question 4

As the chief executive,the president of the United States has the power to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make secret agreements with other countries. 
B)  grant reprieves, pardons, and amnesties. 
C)  call special sessions of Congress. 
D)  make pacts with other heads of state, without Senate approval. 
E)  veto a bill passed by Congress. 
A)  make secret agreements with other countries. 
B)  grant reprieves, pardons, and amnesties. 
C)  call special sessions of Congress. 
D)  make pacts with other heads of state, without Senate approval. 
E)  veto a bill passed by Congress.

Question 5

A presidential veto restores a person to the full rights and privileges of citizenship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

As _____,the president of the United States enforces laws and federal court decisions,along with treaties approved by the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  chief legislator 
B)  commander in chief 
C)  the chief executive 
D)  the head of state 
E)  chief diplomat 
A)  chief legislator 
B)  commander in chief 
C)  the chief executive 
D)  the head of state 
E)  chief diplomat

Question 7

To be eligible to the office of president,a person must have been a resident within the United States for a minimum of _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  twenty-eight 
B)  fifteen 
C)  thirty-five 
D)  fourteen 
E)  twelve 
A)  twenty-eight 
B)  fifteen 
C)  thirty-five 
D)  fourteen 
E)  twelve

Question 8

The National Security Council (NSC)is the president's link to his or her key foreign and military advisers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the context of in the American system of government,describe the advantages Congress has over the president.

Accepted Answer

Congress has the advantage over the pres

Question 10

Which of the following is a duty of the president of the United States as a political party leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electing a Senate member as the de facto leader of his or her party as per the Constitution 
B)  Submitting the annual economic report to Congress 
C)  Appointing a fund-raiser in chief to assist in raising funds for his or her party 
D)  Choosing the vice president from his or her party 
E)  Appointing members only from his or her party to form the cabinet 
A)  Electing a Senate member as the de facto leader of his or her party as per the Constitution 
B)  Submitting the annual economic report to Congress 
C)  Appointing a fund-raiser in chief to assist in raising funds for his or her party 
D)  Choosing the vice president from his or her party 
E)  Appointing members only from his or her party to form the cabinet

Question 11

Even when Congress puts all of its persuasive powers to work in achieving a legislative agenda,the president still retains the ultimate lawmaking authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Only the president has the power to pass legislation and appropriate budgetary money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify a true statement about a pardon.

Accepted Answer

A)  It partially restores a person's rights and privileges of citizenship. 
B)  It is inapplicable to cases of impeachment. 
C)  It is a monetary reward given to prisoners for good behavior in prison. 
D)  It serves as a check on the federal legislature. 
E)  It empowers Congress to regulate the powers of the president. 
A)  It partially restores a person's rights and privileges of citizenship. 
B)  It is inapplicable to cases of impeachment. 
C)  It is a monetary reward given to prisoners for good behavior in prison. 
D)  It serves as a check on the federal legislature. 
E)  It empowers Congress to regulate the powers of the president.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of an executive order?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is also called a pocket veto. 
B)  It is issued by Congress. 
C)  It is not an inherent power of the president. 
D)  It is rarely issued by the president. 
E)  It has the force of law. 
A)  It is also called a pocket veto. 
B)  It is issued by Congress. 
C)  It is not an inherent power of the president. 
D)  It is rarely issued by the president. 
E)  It has the force of law.

Question 15

A president of a country releases a former colleague from criminal punishment.The colleague had been charged with treason.Which of the following presidential powers is illustrated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Power to influence the Supreme Court 
B)  Power to persuade other parties 
C)  Power to veto bills 
D)  Power to grant pardons 
E)  Power to sign statements 
A)  Power to influence the Supreme Court 
B)  Power to persuade other parties 
C)  Power to veto bills 
D)  Power to grant pardons 
E)  Power to sign statements

Question 16

Which of the following is a duty of the president as chief diplomat of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Handling national emergencies during peacetime 
B)  Calling special sessions of Congress 
C)  Deploying the nation's armed forces 
D)  Negotiating and signing treaties with other nations, with Senate approval 
E)  Suggesting a budget to Congress and submitting the annual economic report 
A)  Handling national emergencies during peacetime 
B)  Calling special sessions of Congress 
C)  Deploying the nation's armed forces 
D)  Negotiating and signing treaties with other nations, with Senate approval 
E)  Suggesting a budget to Congress and submitting the annual economic report

Question 17

Which of the following duties is performed by the president as the nation's chief diplomat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Handling national emergencies during peacetime 
B)  Suggesting a budget to Congress and submitting the annual economic report 
C)  Leading the nation's armed forces 
D)  Serving as the ceremonial head of the government 
E)  Recognizing and interacting with foreign governments 
A)  Handling national emergencies during peacetime 
B)  Suggesting a budget to Congress and submitting the annual economic report 
C)  Leading the nation's armed forces 
D)  Serving as the ceremonial head of the government 
E)  Recognizing and interacting with foreign governments

Question 18

Which of the following is a difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike a treaty, an executive agreement requires approval from the House of Representatives. 
B)  Unlike a treaty, an executive agreement does not deal with foreign affairs. 
C)  Unlike a treaty, an executive agreement is not initiated by the president. 
D)  Unlike a treaty, an executive agreement requires a two-thirds vote of the Senate. 
E)  Unlike a treaty, an executive agreement does not require Senate approval. 
A)  Unlike a treaty, an executive agreement requires approval from the House of Representatives. 
B)  Unlike a treaty, an executive agreement does not deal with foreign affairs. 
C)  Unlike a treaty, an executive agreement is not initiated by the president. 
D)  Unlike a treaty, an executive agreement requires a two-thirds vote of the Senate. 
E)  Unlike a treaty, an executive agreement does not require Senate approval.

Question 19

The president of the United States is invited to the NBA (National Basketball Association)opening ceremony to shoot the first ball into the basket and declare the basketball season open.In this scenario,the president will be fulfilling the role of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the chief executive 
B)  commander in chief 
C)  chief legislator 
D)  the head of state 
E)  chief diplomat 
A)  the chief executive 
B)  commander in chief 
C)  chief legislator 
D)  the head of state 
E)  chief diplomat

Question 20

The president's power to grant a pardon serves as a check on _____ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  gubernatorial 
B)  executive 
C)  legislative 
D)  bureaucratic 
E)  judicial 
A)  gubernatorial 
B)  executive 
C)  legislative 
D)  bureaucratic 
E)  judicial

Which of the following is true of executive privilege?

Critics of the Obama administration believe that the czar system:

As the chief executive,the president of the United States has the power to:

A presidential veto restores a person to the full rights and privileges of citizenship.

As _____,the president of the United States enforces laws and federal court decisions,along with treaties approved by the United States.

To be eligible to the office of president,a person must have been a resident within the United States for a minimum of _____ years.

The National Security Council (NSC)is the president's link to his or her key foreign and military advisers.

In the context of in the American system of government,describe the advantages Congress has over the president.

Which of the following is a duty of the president of the United States as a political party leader?

Even when Congress puts all of its persuasive powers to work in achieving a legislative agenda,the president still retains the ultimate lawmaking authority.

Only the president has the power to pass legislation and appropriate budgetary money.

Identify a true statement about a pardon.

Which of the following statements is true of an executive order?

A president of a country releases a former colleague from criminal punishment.The colleague had been charged with treason.Which of the following presidential powers is illustrated in this scenario?

Which of the following is a duty of the president as chief diplomat of the United States?

Which of the following duties is performed by the president as the nation's chief diplomat?

Which of the following is a difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?

The president of the United States is invited to the NBA (National Basketball Association)opening ceremony to shoot the first ball into the basket and declare the basketball season open.In this scenario,the president will be fulfilling the role of _____.

The president's power to grant a pardon serves as a check on _____ power.

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Which of the following is true of executive privilege?

Critics of the Obama administration believe that the czar system:

As the chief executive,the president of the United States has the power to:

A presidential veto restores a person to the full rights and privileges of citizenship.

As _____,the president of the United States enforces laws and federal court decisions,along with treaties approved by the United States.

To be eligible to the office of president,a person must have been a resident within the United States for a minimum of _____ years.

The National Security Council (NSC)is the president's link to his or her key foreign and military advisers.

In the context of in the American system of government,describe the advantages Congress has over the president.

Which of the following is a duty of the president of the United States as a political party leader?

Even when Congress puts all of its persuasive powers to work in achieving a legislative agenda,the president still retains the ultimate lawmaking authority.

Only the president has the power to pass legislation and appropriate budgetary money.

Identify a true statement about a pardon.

Which of the following statements is true of an executive order?

A president of a country releases a former colleague from criminal punishment.The colleague had been charged with treason.Which of the following presidential powers is illustrated in this scenario?

Which of the following is a duty of the president as chief diplomat of the United States?

Which of the following duties is performed by the president as the nation's chief diplomat?

Which of the following is a difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?​

The president of the United States is invited to the NBA (National Basketball Association)opening ceremony to shoot the first ball into the basket and declare the basketball season open.In this scenario,the president will be fulfilling the role of _____.

The president's power to grant a pardon serves as a check on _____ power.

America in the Twenty-First Century

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

Politics and the Media

The Congress

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

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Which of the following is a difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?