Magruder's The President Vice Presidency Question Preview (ID: 53980)


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Choose the answer that best matches with this term: Ceremonial head of the Federal Government
a) Chief of State
b) Chief of Party
c) Chief of Legislator
d) Chief of Economist

When a president meets with other world leaders he serves as
a) Chief Diplomat
b) Chief Citizen
c) Chief of Party
d) Commander in Chief

Former President Bill Clinton was very helpful to President Obama during his 2012 campaign for reelection. Why does the cartoonist say that the President can repay Clinton for his help by repealing the 22nd Amendment?
a) Repealing the 22nd Amendment would repay Clinton because it would allow him to run for President a third time.
b) Repealing the 22nd Amendment would repay Clinton because it would raise his salary.
c) Repealing the 22nd Amendment would repay Clinton because he could help President Obama in the next four years.
d) Repealing the 22nd Amendment would repay Clinton because it would enable him to serve in the Cabinet.

If the President, Vice President, and leaders of Congress were all unable to hold office, who would assume the office of President?
a) the Secretary of State
b) the Attorney General
c) the Secretary of Homeland Secrurity
d) the Secretary of Defense

What is the MOST LIKELY reason amendments requires notifications to be in writing?
a) A written record proves the process has been carried out legally.
b) The ability to write proves the President is able to resume his or her duties.
c) A written record makes it easier to challenge someone's claim.
d) A written record prevents a Vice President from challenging a President's claim to office.

Which of the presidential powers listed on the chart blurs the separation of powers between branches of the government?
a) legislative power
b) removal power
c) appointment power
d) none of these powers

In the 1960s, President John F. Kennedy directed his military adviser, General Maxwell Taylor, to refuse to testify before a congressional committee examining the Bay of Pigs affair. This is an example of the use of which presidential power?
a) executive privilege
b) ordinance power
c) veto power
d) pardoning power

Which statement regarding treaties is TRUE?
a) Treaties have the same legal standing as acts of Congress.
b) The most famous treaty approved by Congress was the Treaty of Versailles ending World War I.
c) It is easier to get Congress to approve a treaty than to pass a joint resolution.
d) The President must obtain Senate consent before negotiating a treaty.

In 1973, Congress overrode President Nixon's veto of the War Powers Resolution. What conclusion can be drawn based on this fact?
a) Support for the resolution was overwhelming in both houses of Congress.
b) The President's action was based on public opinion regarding the resolution.
c) The President was certain that the Supreme Court would find the resolution to be unconstitutional.
d) The Senate did not have the necessary two-thirds vote to approve the resolution.

Although Congress has not declared war since World War II, the United States has used military force on many occasions since then. What is one explanation for this fact?
a) Congress has enacted joint resolutions to authorize the President to use military force.
b) The President has used executive privilege to authorize the use of military force.
c) Congress has authorized the use of military force without the support of the President.
d) The President has used military force without authorization from Congress.

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