Question 1

Traditionally, the cabinet has consisted of the heads of the executive departments and other officers whom the president may choose to appoint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Martha Jenkins publicly endorsed James Farrell in his presidential campaign. After winning the presidential election, Farrell appointed Jenkins as the Secretary of Commerce to reward her for her support. In this scenario, Farrell indulged in the practice of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  whistleblowing 
B)  sponsorship 
C)  negotiation 
D)  patronage 
E)  diplomacy

Question 3

The press secretary of the White House Office _________. 
A) handles the president's legal matters 
B) directs the operations of the presidential staff 
C) holds news conferences for reporters 
D) supervises the staff of the president ' s spouse

Accepted Answer

The answer of The press secretary of the White House...

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of the constitutional provisions of war powers in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The president, as commander in chief of the armed forces, has the power to declare war. 
B)  Congress has the sole power to deploy the armed forces. 
C)  Congress has the power to raise and maintain the country's armed forces. 
D)  The president is required to notify Congress within twenty-four hours of deploying troops. 
E)  Congress has the power to commit troops for up to fifty days in response to a military threat.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of executive agreements?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not have the same legal status as treaties. 
B)  They deal solely with domestic affairs. 
C)  They are pacts between the federal government and the state governments. 
D)  They enhance presidential power in foreign affairs. 
E)  They are used far less than treaties in making foreign policy.

Question 6

In the context of presidential age, w hich of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Constitution states that anyone who is twenty-five years of age or older can become president. 
B)  The oldest person elected president was John F. Kennedy. 
C)  The youngest person to hold the office of president was William McKinley, who was forty-two when he became president. 
D)  The youngest person elected president was Ronald Reagan, who assumed the presidency at the age of forty-three. 
E)  The average age at the presidential inauguration has been fifty-five.

Question 7

Identify a true statement about a pardon.

Accepted Answer

A)  It partially restores a person's rights and privileges of citizenship. 
B)  It may be granted to a class of individuals as a general amnesty. 
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 8

In the context of presidential and vice-presidential vacancies in the United States, discuss the provisions of the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of presidential and vice-presidential...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Electing a Senate member as the de facto leader of his or her party 
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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Both have the same legal status. 
B)  Both require Senate approval. 
C)  Both deal solely with domestic affairs. 
D)  Both are initiated by the chief justice. 
E)  Both are initiated by Congress.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The War Powers Resolution of 1973 is...

Question 13

Which of the following claims did the conspiracy theorists called "birthers" make about President Barack Obama (2009-2017)?

Accepted Answer

A)  He was not born to parents who were natural-born citizens of the United States. 
B)  He was a Roman Catholic. 
C)  He was a resident within the United States for less than 14 years. 
D)  He was not born in the United States. 
E)  He had not attained the required presidential age.

Question 14

As _____, the president of the United States can veto a bill passed by Congress and can call special sessions of Congress.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

As 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.

Question 16

Identify a true statement about the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) .

Accepted Answer

A)  The OMB assists the president in preparing the proposed annual budget. 
B)  The director of the OMB is appointed by the vice president. 
C)  The OMB is an influential unit of the White House Office. 
D)  The duty of the director of the OMB is to support the Senate's views on the budget. 
E)  The OMB implements the annual budget.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of a treaty?

Accepted Answer

A)  The president has the sole power to negotiate and sign a treaty with another country. 
B)  A treaty is a formal agreement between the president and Congress. 
C)  If a treaty is approved by the House of Representatives, it becomes law. 
D)  A treaty is effective only with a hundred percent vote from the president's political party. 
E)  A treaty can only be approved by the chief justice of the United States.

Question 18

Under _____, Congress agreed to vote the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) up or down without amendments.

Accepted Answer

A)  clemency 
B)  fast-track authority 
C)  the doctrine of necessity 
D)  a line-item veto 
E)  the czar system

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

Question 20

Identify a true statement about the formal cabinet of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of the cabinet by the president is not discretionary. 
B)  At present, the cabinet consists of only four officials. 
C)  The president always relies heavily on the advice of the formal cabinet. 
D)  The U.S. Constitution requires the president to consult with the cabinet. 
E)  The president selects the members of the cabinet.

Exam 12: The Presidency