Question 1

The joint listing of the presidential and vice presidential candidates on the same ballot is called a presidential ticket.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A rally point is a rise in public approval of the president that follows a crisis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the history of the United States, four presidents have been removed from office by Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When was the Executive Office of the President created?

Accepted Answer

A)  1776
B)  1860
C)  1902
D)  1939
E)  1956

Question 5

In a parliamentary system, the legislature selects the prime minister or president.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A formal, public agreement between the United States and one or more nations that must be approved by two-thirds of the Senate is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  executive agreement.
B)  executive prerogative.
C)  trade alliance.
D)  international organization.
E)  treaty.

Question 7

The presidential cabinet is specifically mentioned in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Table 12-1 shows that people think the president has the least influence over

Accepted Answer

A)  the way other countries view the United States.
B)  housing prices.
C)  taxes.
D)  health care costs.
E)  the federal budget deficit.

Question 9

The president's power to deploy American armed forces without a formal declaration of war has been demonstrated many times in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Powers that grow out of the very existence of government are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  explicit powers.
B)  inherent powers.
C)  legislative powers.
D)  enumerated powers.
E)  unknown powers.

Question 11

If the president does NOT sign a bill within ten days of receiving it and Congress is still in session, the bill

Accepted Answer

A)  returns to Congress for another vote by both chambers.
B)  becomes law.
C)  must be reintroduced.
D)  dies through a pocket veto.
E)  goes to the Supreme Court for action.

Question 12

Removal of the president from office begins with impeachment in the House of Representatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Over the course of American history, the power of the president has grown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a formal qualification to serve as president?

Accepted Answer

A)  At least 45 years of age
B)  Live in the same state for at least 10 years prior to election
C)  Member of a major political party
D)  Natural-born citizen
E)  Reside in the United States at least 25 years prior to election

Question 15

The president serves a ___-year term of office.

Accepted Answer

A)  six
B)  four
C)  five
D)  two
E)  eight

Question 16

A formal accusation against the president or another public official is called

Accepted Answer

A)  perjury.
B)  obstruction of justice.
C)  impeachment.
D)  pardon.
E)  removal.

Question 17

Presidents Franklin D.Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson both allowed White House staff to fight each other for access to the Oval Office.These are examples of the ____________ approach to managing the White House staff.

Accepted Answer

A)  adversarial
B)  groupthink
C)  competitive
D)  hierarchical
E)  collegial

Question 18

The president has the authority to pardon individuals convicted of federal crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The cabinet receives prominent mention in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A formal agreement between the U.S.president and the leaders of other nations that does NOT require Senate approval is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  treaty.
B)  executive privilege.
C)  executive agreement.
D)  recess appointment.
E)  abuse of power.

Exam 12: The Presidency

In the history of the United States, four presidents have been removed from office by Congress.

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When was the Executive Office of the President created?

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The president serves a ___-year term of office.

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The joint listing of the presidential and vice presidential candidates on the same ballot is called a presidential ticket.

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Over the course of American history, the power of the president has grown.

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A formal, public agreement between the United States and one or more nations that must be approved by two-thirds of the Senate is known as a(n)

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Which of the following is a formal qualification to serve as president?

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Powers that grow out of the very existence of government are known as

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Removal of the president from office begins with impeachment in the House of Representatives.

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A formal agreement between the U.S.president and the leaders of other nations that does NOT require Senate approval is called a(n)

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Presidents Franklin D.Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson both allowed White House staff to fight each other for access to the Oval Office.These are examples of the ____________ approach to managing the White House staff.

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A formal accusation against the president or another public official is called

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If the president does NOT sign a bill within ten days of receiving it and Congress is still in session, the bill

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The cabinet receives prominent mention in the Constitution.

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The president has the authority to pardon individuals convicted of federal crimes.

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In a parliamentary system, the legislature selects the prime minister or president.

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A rally point is a rise in public approval of the president that follows a crisis.

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The president's power to deploy American armed forces without a formal declaration of war has been demonstrated many times in recent years.

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Table 12-1 shows that people think the president has the least influence over

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The presidential cabinet is specifically mentioned in the Constitution.

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