Question

1.
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Which statement is NOT a way that Congress limits presidential power?

Executive orders must be approved by both houses of Congress.

Treaties signed by the President require a two-thirds approval vote by the Senate.

Congress may override a veto with a two-thirds vote.

Congress shares responsibility for the military with the President.
2.
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A(n) _________ occurs when the President fails to sign a bill after ten days while Congress has adjourned.

pocket veto

automatic enactment

filibuster

default
3.
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The legal forgiveness of a crime is a(n) ___________.

pardon

apportionment

reprieve

adjudication
4.
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President _____ established the spoils system to reward followers.

John Kennedy

George Washington

James Polk

Andrew Jackson
5.
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The President practices _______ by consulting Congress before making appointments.

advice and consent

a conference committee

gerrymandering

filibuster
6.
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Which task is NOT a task of government agencies?

creation of regulations

creation of legislation

administration of policy

adjudication of rules
7.
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Which statement is NOT a reason the Framers chose to institute the Electoral College process for electing a President instead of a direct popular vote?

Allowing only electors to vote would make Election Day easier to plan and organize.

Citizens might only vote for the candidate of their particular region.

The Framers feared a direct election would be too disorderly for the new nation.

Travel and communication made national campaigns impractical
8.
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Which answer is NOT a way the President may influence others?

choosing which congressmen will lead standing committees

invoking veto power

using executive orders

developing a positive public image to influence others
9.
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______ is a traditional power allowing the President to keep certain information from others.

Recess appointments

Influencing public opinion

Pardon power

Executive privilege
10.
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The President is more likely to advance his agenda if his party is the _____ party in both houses of Congress.

majority

minority

symbiotic

coalition
11.
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A(n) ______ is a legally binding presidential directive.

caucus

executive order

adjudication

gerrymander
12.
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A postponement of carrying out a sentence is a(n) ___________.

affidavit

reprieve

insulate

pardon
13.
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If the Electoral College does not determine a winner, then ______.

the state governors elect the President and vice president

the current President serves another term

the House of Representatives elects the President and the Senate selects the vice president

the election is settled by the popular vote

Answer 1

1. Executive orders must be approved by both houses of Congress.
2. pocket veto
3. pardon
4. Andrew Jackson
5. advice and consent
6. creation of legislation
7. Allowing only electors to vote would make Election Day easier to plan and organize.
8. choosing which congressmen will lead standing committees
9. Executive privilege
10. majority
11. executive order
12. reprieve
13. the House of Representatives elects the President and the Senate selects the vice president