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  1.  
  2. Question 1: Multiple Choice
  3.  
  4.  
  5.  
  6.  
  7. Of all the domestic powers of Congress listed in Article 1, Section 8, the most important involve
  8. Given Answer:
  9. taxing and spending.
  10. Correct Answer:
  11. taxing and spending.
  12. out of 2 points
  13. Question 2: Multiple Choice
  14.  
  15.  
  16.  
  17.  
  18. Which occupational group, by far, has the highest representation in Congress?
  19. Given Answer:
  20. lawyers
  21. Correct Answer:
  22. lawyers
  23. out of 2 points
  24. Question 3: Multiple Choice
  25.  
  26.  
  27.  
  28.  
  29. The “bicameralism” of Congress refers to its
  30. Given Answer:
  31. division into two legislative houses.
  32. Correct Answer:
  33. division into two legislative houses.
  34. out of 2 points
  35. Question 4: Multiple Choice
  36.  
  37.  
  38.  
  39.  
  40. What is the most noticeable change in congressional campaigns over the past two decades?
  41. Given Answer:
  42. They are much more expensive.
  43. Correct Answer:
  44. They are much more expensive.
  45. out of 2 points
  46. Question 5: Multiple Choice
  47.  
  48.  
  49.  
  50.  
  51. By far, the most important committees in Congress are ________ committees, because they are permanent and continue from session to session.
  52. Given Answer:
  53. standing
  54. Correct Answer:
  55. standing
  56. out of 2 points
  57. Question 6: Multiple Choice
  58.  
  59.  
  60.  
  61.  
  62. Which congressional power is restricted to the Senate, and therefore does not involve the House?
  63. Given Answer:
  64. ratifying treaties
  65. Correct Answer:
  66. ratifying treaties
  67. out of 2 points
  68. Question 7: Multiple Choice
  69.  
  70.  
  71.  
  72.  
  73. Which legislative role specifically involves helping ordinary citizens deal with complex government bureaucracies by hearing and investigating their complaints about public officials or agencies?
  74. Given Answer:
  75. ombudsperson
  76. Correct Answer:
  77. ombudsperson
  78. out of 2 points
  79. Question 8: Multiple Choice
  80.  
  81.  
  82.  
  83.  
  84. Which term refers to the process by which Republicans and southern Democrats have historically banded together to oppose liberal legislation in Congress?
  85. Given Answer:
  86. conservative coalition
  87. Correct Answer:
  88. conservative coalition
  89. out of 2 points
  90. Question 9: Multiple Choice
  91.  
  92.  
  93.  
  94.  
  95. Which term refers to the point at which a bill finally passes and the funds to be spent by an agency are calculated and set aside?
  96. Given Answer:
  97. appropriation
  98. Correct Answer:
  99. appropriation
  100. out of 2 points
  101. Question 10: Multiple Choice
  102.  
  103.  
  104.  
  105.  
  106. Overall, members of the U.S. House and Senate are
  107. Given Answer:
  108. wealthier than most Americans.
  109. Correct Answer:
  110. wealthier than most Americans.
  111. out of 2 points
  112. Question 11: Multiple Choice
  113.  
  114.  
  115.  
  116.  
  117. Which of the following congressional powers was granted by a Constitutional amendment?
  118. Given Answer:
  119. setting procedures for naturalizing citizens
  120. Correct Answer:
  121. levying an income tax
  122. out of 2 points
  123. Question 12: Multiple Choice
  124.  
  125.  
  126.  
  127.  
  128. In 1962, the Supreme Court said that creating legislative districts could be reviewed in the courts, which meant this issue is an example of
  129. Given Answer:
  130. a justiciable question.
  131. Correct Answer:
  132. a justiciable question.
  133. out of 2 points
  134. Question 13: Multiple Choice
  135.  
  136.  
  137.  
  138.  
  139. “Agenda setting” is a major facet of the broad ________ function of Congress.
  140. Given Answer:
  141. public-education
  142. Correct Answer:
  143. public-education
  144. out of 2 points
  145. Question 14: Multiple Choice
  146.  
  147.  
  148.  
  149.  
  150. Which committees are sometimes called the “third house” of Congress because they have the job of finalizing the wording of legislation when each chamber has a different version?
  151. Given Answer:
  152. conference committees
  153. Correct Answer:
  154. conference committees
  155. out of 2 points
  156. Question 15: Multiple Choice
  157.  
  158.  
  159.  
  160.  
  161. Who is officially appointed to preside over the Senate, but only in a largely ceremonial role?
  162. Given Answer:
  163. Vice President
  164. Correct Answer:
  165. Vice President
  166. out of 2 points
  167. Question 16: Multiple Choice
  168.  
  169.  
  170.  
  171.  
  172. A “party identifier” is
  173. Given Answer:
  174. someone who will vote for the candidate who will be on the party ticket.
  175. Correct Answer:
  176. someone who will vote for the candidate who will be on the party ticket.
  177. out of 2 points
  178. Question 17: Multiple Choice
  179.  
  180.  
  181.  
  182.  
  183. Which of the following is true regarding “lawmaking” on the part of Congress?
  184. Given Answer:
  185. It involves establishing the legal rules that govern society.
  186. Correct Answer:
  187. It involves establishing the legal rules that govern society.
  188. out of 2 points
  189. Question 18: Multiple Choice
  190.  
  191.  
  192.  
  193.  
  194. The most important of all the foreign policy powers that Congress holds is the ability to
  195. Given Answer:
  196. declare war.
  197. Correct Answer:
  198. declare war.
  199. out of 2 points
  200. Question 19: Multiple Choice
  201.  
  202.  
  203.  
  204.  
  205. The “filibuster” is a tactic used
  206. Given Answer:
  207. in the Senate to delay or block a bill.
  208. Correct Answer:
  209. in the Senate to delay or block a bill.
  210. out of 2 points
  211. Question 20: Multiple Choice
  212.  
  213.  
  214.  
  215.  
  216. “Representation” by members of Congress involves two parts, essentially representing both ________ and ________.
  217. Given Answer:
  218. constituents; national interests
  219. Correct Answer:
  220. constituents; national interests
  221. out of 2 points
  222. Question 21: Multiple Choice
  223.  
  224.  
  225.  
  226.  
  227. A formal role of the Texas governor based on the constitution is that of
  228. Given Answer: d.
  229. legislative leader.
  230. Correct Answer: c.
  231. commander-in-chief.
  232. out of 2 points
  233. Question 22: Multiple Choice
  234.  
  235.  
  236.  
  237.  
  238. Which of the following is an example of an ex officio board?
  239. Given Answer: c.
  240. Texas Bond Review Board
  241. Correct Answer: c.
  242. Texas Bond Review Board
  243. out of 2 points
  244. Question 23: Multiple Choice
  245.  
  246.  
  247.  
  248.  
  249. A formal power of the Texas governor, enhanced by the visibility of the office and use of the media, is called
  250. Given Answer: a.
  251. message power.
  252. Correct Answer: a.
  253. message power.
  254. out of 2 points
  255. Question 24: Multiple Choice
  256.  
  257.  
  258.  
  259.  
  260. The elected officials who regulate the public school systems (K-12) in Texas are the
  261. Given Answer: c.
  262. Texas Education Agency.
  263. Correct Answer: b.
  264. State Board of Education.
  265. out of 2 points
  266. Question 25: Multiple Choice
  267.  
  268.  
  269.  
  270.  
  271. The attorney general of Texas is not required to
  272. Given Answer: b.
  273. follow directives of the governor.
  274. Correct Answer: b.
  275. follow directives of the governor.
  276. out of 2 points
  277. Question 26: Multiple Choice
  278.  
  279.  
  280.  
  281.  
  282. The individual responsible for administering the state tax system is the
  283. Given Answer: b.
  284. Comptroller of Public Accounts.
  285. Correct Answer: b.
  286. Comptroller of Public Accounts.
  287. out of 2 points
  288. Question 27: Multiple Choice
  289.  
  290.  
  291.  
  292.  
  293. The governor’s tools to influence the legislature include all the following except the
  294. Given Answer: b.
  295. appointment of committee chairs.
  296. Correct Answer: b.
  297. appointment of committee chairs.
  298. out of 2 points
  299. Question 28: Multiple Choice
  300.  
  301.  
  302.  
  303.  
  304. Members of the State Board of Education are selected
  305. Given Answer: d.
  306. by the commissioner of education.
  307. Correct Answer: b.
  308. by popular vote.
  309. out of 2 points
  310. Question 29: Multiple Choice
  311.  
  312.  
  313.  
  314.  
  315. A mainly symbolic role of the Texas governor is that of
  316. Given Answer: b.
  317. chief of state.
  318. Correct Answer: b.
  319. chief of state.
  320. out of 2 points
  321. Question 30: Multiple Choice
  322.  
  323.  
  324.  
  325.  
  326. Ultimate responsibility for the entire Texas bureaucracy falls upon
  327. Given Answer: b.
  328. no single executive official.
  329. Correct Answer: b.
  330. no single executive official.
  331. out of 2 points
  332. Question 31: Multiple Choice
  333.  
  334.  
  335.  
  336.  
  337. One of the most important sources of informal power for the governor is
  338. Given Answer: a.
  339. his personality.
  340. Correct Answer: b.
  341. a threatened veto.
  342. out of 2 points
  343. Question 32: Multiple Choice
  344.  
  345.  
  346.  
  347.  
  348. The power of the Texas governor to grant relief from criminal punishment is called
  349. Given Answer: d.
  350. clemency.
  351. Correct Answer: d.
  352. clemency.
  353. out of 2 points
  354. Question 33: Multiple Choice
  355.  
  356.  
  357.  
  358.  
  359. Which is probably the least significant informal qualification for Texas governor?
  360. Given Answer: a.
  361. Age
  362. Correct Answer: c.
  363. Religion
  364. out of 2 points
  365. Question 34: Multiple Choice
  366.  
  367.  
  368.  
  369.  
  370. In the process of administering the law, bureaucrats
  371. Given Answer: a.
  372. make public policy.
  373. Correct Answer: a.
  374. make public policy.
  375. out of 2 points
  376. Question 35: Multiple Choice
  377.  
  378.  
  379.  
  380.  
  381. A state agency’s importance is usually related to the
  382. Given Answer: b.
  383. funding it receives.
  384. Correct Answer: d.
  385. power and importance of its clientele.
  386. out of 2 points
  387. Question 36: Multiple Choice
  388.  
  389.  
  390.  
  391.  
  392. Which of the following is not a formal qualification for Texas governor?
  393. Given Answer: d.
  394. Member of a political party
  395. Correct Answer: d.
  396. Member of a political party
  397. out of 2 points
  398. Question 37: Multiple Choice
  399.  
  400.  
  401.  
  402.  
  403. Individual members of the Texas senate may block a governor’s appointment from their district under the concept of
  404. Given Answer: c.
  405. senatorial courtesy.
  406. Correct Answer: c.
  407. senatorial courtesy.
  408. out of 2 points
  409. Question 38: Multiple Choice
  410.  
  411.  
  412.  
  413.  
  414. The governor of Texas currently serves for a term of
  415. Given Answer: c.
  416. four years.
  417. Correct Answer: c.
  418. four years.
  419. out of 2 points
  420. Question 39: Multiple Choice
  421.  
  422.  
  423.  
  424.  
  425. An official who hears and investigates complaints by private individuals against public officials or agencies is called
  426. Given Answer: d.
  427. an ombudsperson.
  428. Correct Answer: d.
  429. an ombudsperson.
  430. out of 2 points
  431. Question 40: Multiple Choice
  432.  
  433.  
  434.  
  435.  
  436. Which of the following officials is appointed by the Texas governor?
  437. Given Answer: a.
  438. Adjutant general, Texas National Guard
  439. Correct Answer: a.
  440. Adjutant general, Texas National Guard
  441. out of 2 points
  442. Question 41: Multiple Choice
  443.  
  444.  
  445.  
  446.  
  447. Which branch of government employs most of the government’s staff?
  448. Given Answer:
  449. executive
  450. Correct Answer:
  451. executive
  452. out of 2 points
  453. Question 42: Multiple Choice
  454.  
  455.  
  456.  
  457.  
  458. The concept of privatization refers to
  459. Given Answer:
  460. the replacement of government services with services provided by private firms.
  461. Correct Answer:
  462. the replacement of government services with services provided by private firms.
  463. out of 2 points
  464. Question 43: Multiple Choice
  465.  
  466.  
  467.  
  468.  
  469. The merit system refers to
  470. Given Answer:
  471. the selection, retention and promotion of government employees on the basis of competitive examinations.
  472. Correct Answer:
  473. the selection, retention and promotion of government employees on the basis of competitive examinations.
  474. out of 2 points
  475. Question 44: Multiple Choice
  476.  
  477.  
  478.  
  479.  
  480. The monopolistic model of bureaucracy states that
  481. Given Answer:
  482. bureaucracies have no competitors and are therefore inefficient.
  483. Correct Answer:
  484. bureaucracies have no competitors and are therefore inefficient.
  485. out of 2 points
  486. Question 45: Multiple Choice
  487.  
  488.  
  489.  
  490.  
  491. Through negotiated rulemaking, federal agencies have begun encouraging businesses and public interest groups to become directly involved in
  492. Given Answer:
  493. drafting the regulations that affect them.
  494. Correct Answer:
  495. drafting the regulations that affect them.
  496. out of 2 points
  497. Question 46: Multiple Choice
  498.  
  499.  
  500.  
  501.  
  502. A major power that Congress has over the federal bureaucracy is the
  503. Given Answer:
  504. authority to extend or limit funding.
  505. Correct Answer:
  506. authority to extend or limit funding.
  507. out of 2 points
  508. Question 47: Multiple Choice
  509.  
  510.  
  511.  
  512.  
  513. _______ were set up because Congress felt it was unable to handle the complexities and technicalities required to carry out specific laws in the public interest; these entities were given executive, legislative, and judicial functions by Congress.
  514. Given Answer:
  515. Independent regulatory agencies
  516. Correct Answer:
  517. Independent regulatory agencies
  518. out of 2 points
  519. Question 48: Multiple Choice
  520.  
  521.  
  522.  
  523.  
  524. The Freedom of Information Act
  525. Given Answer:
  526. requires federal agencies to disclose information in government files about an individual to that individual upon his/her request.
  527. Correct Answer:
  528. requires federal agencies to disclose information in government files about an individual to that individual upon his/her request.
  529. out of 2 points
  530. Question 49: Multiple Choice
  531.  
  532.  
  533.  
  534.  
  535. Independent executive agencies are
  536. Given Answer:
  537. federal agencies that are not part of cabinet departments, but that report directly to the president.
  538. Correct Answer:
  539. federal agencies that are not part of cabinet departments, but that report directly to the president.
  540. out of 2 points
  541. Question 50: Multiple Choice
  542.  
  543.  
  544.  
  545.  
  546. The Weberian model of the modern bureaucracy viewed bureaucracies as
  547. Given Answer:
  548. rational, hierarchical organizations in which decisions are based on logical reasoning.
  549. Correct Answer:
  550. rational, hierarchical organizations in which decisions are based on logical reasoning.
  551. out of 2 points
  552. Question 51: Multiple Choice
  553.  
  554.  
  555.  
  556.  
  557. The only cabinet department NOT headed by a secretary is
  558. Given Answer:
  559. Justice.
  560. Correct Answer:
  561. Justice.
  562. out of 2 points
  563. Question 52: Multiple Choice
  564.  
  565.  
  566.  
  567.  
  568. A whistleblower is
  569. Given Answer:
  570. someone who brings public attention to gross governmental inefficiency or illegal action.
  571. Correct Answer:
  572. someone who brings public attention to gross governmental inefficiency or illegal action.
  573. out of 2 points
  574. Question 53: Multiple Choice
  575.  
  576.  
  577.  
  578.  
  579. Which act required all government agencies to describe their goals and determine whether those goals were met?
  580. Given Answer:
  581. The Sunset Act
  582. Correct Answer:
  583. The Government Performance and Results Act
  584. out of 2 points
  585. Question 54: Multiple Choice
  586.  
  587.  
  588.  
  589.  
  590. Amtrak, the U.S. Postal Service, and the Tennessee Valley Authority are examples of
  591. Given Answer:
  592. independent regulatory agencies.
  593. Correct Answer:
  594. government corporations.
  595. out of 2 points
  596. Question 55: Multiple Choice
  597.  
  598.  
  599.  
  600.  
  601. The Whistle-Blower Protection Act
  602. Given Answer:
  603. established an independent agency to investigate complaints brought by government employees who have been sanctioned for reporting government fraud or waste.
  604. Correct Answer:
  605. established an independent agency to investigate complaints brought by government employees who have been sanctioned for reporting government fraud or waste.
  606. out of 2 points
  607. Question 56: Multiple Choice
  608.  
  609.  
  610.  
  611.  
  612. The cabinet departments are directly accountable to
  613. Given Answer:
  614. the president.
  615. Correct Answer:
  616. the president.
  617. out of 2 points
  618. Question 57: Multiple Choice
  619.  
  620.  
  621.  
  622.  
  623. What happens when a bank fails?
  624. Given Answer:
  625. It is taken over by the FDIC.
  626. Correct Answer:
  627. It is taken over by the FDIC.
  628. out of 2 points
  629. Question 58: Multiple Choice
  630.  
  631.  
  632.  
  633.  
  634. The Pendleton Act
  635. Given Answer:
  636. established the principle of employment on the basis of open competitive examinations.
  637. Correct Answer:
  638. established the principle of employment on the basis of open competitive examinations.
  639. out of 2 points
  640. Question 59: Multiple Choice
  641.  
  642.  
  643.  
  644.  
  645. One difference between government bureaucracies and private corporations is
  646. Given Answer:
  647. government bureaucracies are not organized to make a profit.
  648. Correct Answer:
  649. government bureaucracies are not organized to make a profit.
  650. out of 2 points
  651. Question 60: Multiple Choice
  652.  
  653.  
  654.  
  655.  
  656. The Government in the Sunshine Act required that
  657. Given Answer:
  658. all federal agencies run by committees conduct their business regularly in public session.
  659. Correct Answer:
  660. all federal agencies run by committees conduct their business regularly in public session.
  661. out of 2 points
  662. Question 61: Multiple Choice
  663.  
  664.  
  665.  
  666.  
  667. In the Texas senate, a bill placed on the calendar solely to assure a two-thirds vote on legislation is called a
  668. Given Answer: d.
  669. blocking bill.
  670. Correct Answer: d.
  671. blocking bill.
  672. out of 2 points
  673. Question 62: Multiple Choice
  674.  
  675.  
  676.  
  677.  
  678. Texas state senators are elected for a term of
  679. Given Answer: c.
  680. 6 years.
  681. Correct Answer: d.
  682. 4 years.
  683. out of 2 points
  684. Question 63: Multiple Choice
  685.  
  686.  
  687.  
  688.  
  689. Which of the following officials would not serve on a Legislative Redistricting Board?
  690. Given Answer: a.
  691. The chief justice of the Texas supreme court
  692. Correct Answer: a.
  693. The chief justice of the Texas supreme court
  694. out of 2 points
  695. Question 64: Multiple Choice
  696.  
  697.  
  698.  
  699.  
  700. Temporary legislative committees, created for a specific purpose are known as
  701. Given Answer: b.
  702. select committees.
  703. Correct Answer: b.
  704. select committees.
  705. out of 2 points
  706. Question 65: Multiple Choice
  707.  
  708.  
  709.  
  710.  
  711. The Texas body that periodically evaluates state agencies and makes recommendations as to restructuring or abolishing such agencies is the
  712. Given Answer: b.
  713. Sunset Advisory Commission.
  714. Correct Answer: b.
  715. Sunset Advisory Commission.
  716. out of 2 points
  717. Question 66: Multiple Choice
  718.  
  719.  
  720.  
  721.  
  722. The Texas legislature has historically been organized on the basis of
  723. Given Answer: d.
  724. a strong seniority system.
  725. Correct Answer: b.
  726. conservative ideology.
  727. out of 2 points
  728. Question 67: Multiple Choice
  729.  
  730.  
  731.  
  732.  
  733. Formal qualifications for membership in the Texas senate would not include
  734. Given Answer: c.
  735. being at least 18 years of age.
  736. Correct Answer: c.
  737. being at least 18 years of age.
  738. out of 2 points
  739. Question 68: Multiple Choice
  740.  
  741.  
  742.  
  743.  
  744. The political power of the Texas Lieutenant governor is largely based on
  745. Given Answer: d.
  746. the rules of the Texas Senate.
  747. Correct Answer: d.
  748. the rules of the Texas Senate.
  749. out of 2 points
  750. Question 69: Multiple Choice
  751.  
  752.  
  753.  
  754.  
  755. A rule in the Texas senate which allows a senator to halt consideration of a bill for forty-eight hours is called
  756. Given Answer: c.
  757. tagging.
  758. Correct Answer: c.
  759. tagging.
  760. out of 2 points
  761. Question 70: Multiple Choice
  762.  
  763.  
  764.  
  765.  
  766. The large number of members in the Texas House requires that members
  767. Given Answer: a.
  768. have their debate time limited to ten minutes.
  769. Correct Answer: a.
  770. have their debate time limited to ten minutes.
  771. out of 2 points
  772. Question 71: Multiple Choice
  773.  
  774.  
  775.  
  776.  
  777. A filibuster in the Texas senate differs from one in the United States Senate in all the following ways except that
  778. Given Answer: d.
  779. the delay may cause the removal of the bill.
  780. Correct Answer: d.
  781. the delay may cause the removal of the bill.
  782. out of 2 points
  783. Question 72: Multiple Choice
  784.  
  785.  
  786.  
  787.  
  788. The selection of committee chairs in the Texas legislature is made on the basis of a
  789. Given Answer: a.
  790. presiding officer appointment.
  791. Correct Answer: a.
  792. presiding officer appointment.
  793. out of 2 points
  794. Question 73: Multiple Choice
  795.  
  796.  
  797.  
  798.  
  799. A formal question to the chair regarding parliamentary procedure is known as a
  800. Given Answer: b.
  801. point of order.
  802. Correct Answer: b.
  803. point of order.
  804. out of 2 points
  805. Question 74: Multiple Choice
  806.  
  807.  
  808.  
  809.  
  810. The ex officio chairs of budget and oversight subcommittees in the Texas house are appointed members of the
  811. Given Answer: d.
  812. House Appropriations Committee.
  813. Correct Answer: d.
  814. House Appropriations Committee.
  815. out of 2 points
  816. Question 75: Multiple Choice
  817.  
  818.  
  819.  
  820.  
  821. The primary job of the lieutenant governor of Texas is
  822. Given Answer: b.
  823. presiding officer of the Texas senate.
  824. Correct Answer: b.
  825. presiding officer of the Texas senate.
  826. out of 2 points
  827. Question 76: Multiple Choice
  828.  
  829.  
  830.  
  831.  
  832. The Texas house of representatives has how many members?
  833. Given Answer: b.
  834. 150
  835. Correct Answer: b.
  836. 150
  837. out of 2 points
  838. Question 77: Multiple Choice
  839.  
  840.  
  841.  
  842.  
  843. The Texas house committee which controls the budget requests of all other committees is the
  844. Given Answer: c.
  845. Appropriations Committee.
  846. Correct Answer: c.
  847. Appropriations Committee.
  848. out of 2 points
  849. Question 78: Multiple Choice
  850.  
  851.  
  852.  
  853.  
  854. Special sessions of the Texas legislature can only be called by the
  855. Given Answer: c.
  856. Texas governor.
  857. Correct Answer: c.
  858. Texas governor.
  859. out of 2 points
  860. Question 79: Multiple Choice
  861.  
  862.  
  863.  
  864.  
  865. An action in the Texas senate to end debate on a bill so that a vote may be taken is known as
  866. Given Answer: c.
  867. cloture.
  868. Correct Answer: c.
  869. cloture.
  870. out of 2 points
  871. Question 80: Multiple Choice
  872.  
  873.  
  874.  
  875.  
  876. The governor’s legislative power stems from all the following except his
  877. Given Answer: b.
  878. authority to appoint committee chairs.
  879. Correct Answer: b.
  880. authority to appoint committee chairs.
  881. out of 2 points
  882. Question 81: Multiple Choice
  883.  
  884.  
  885.  
  886.  
  887. What is the only formal duty given to the vice president that is outlined in the Constitution?
  888. Given Answer:
  889. presiding over the Senate
  890. Correct Answer:
  891. presiding over the Senate
  892. out of 2 points
  893. Question 82: Multiple Choice
  894.  
  895.  
  896.  
  897.  
  898. By definition, “impeachment” is very different from other government actions, because it involves
  899. Given Answer:
  900. accusing the president of serious crimes.
  901. Correct Answer:
  902. accusing the president of serious crimes.
  903. out of 2 points
  904. Question 83: Multiple Choice
  905.  
  906.  
  907.  
  908.  
  909. Constitutionally, only Congress has the power to ________, though a number of presidents have given orders that essentially have led to the same type of action.
  910. Given Answer:
  911. declare war
  912. Correct Answer:
  913. declare war
  914. out of 2 points
  915. Question 84: Multiple Choice
  916.  
  917.  
  918.  
  919.  
  920. All executive orders must be
  921. Given Answer:
  922. published in the Federal Register.
  923. Correct Answer:
  924. published in the Federal Register.
  925. out of 2 points
  926. Question 85: Multiple Choice
  927.  
  928.  
  929.  
  930.  
  931. The Twenty-Fifth Amendment affects the vice presidency in that it
  932. Given Answer:
  933. established rules if the president becomes incapacitated.
  934. Correct Answer:
  935. established rules if the president becomes incapacitated.
  936. out of 2 points
  937. Question 86: Multiple Choice
  938.  
  939.  
  940.  
  941.  
  942. What is a collective term referring to the body of employees working for the government, generally through the merit system?
  943. Given Answer:
  944. civil service
  945. Correct Answer:
  946. civil service
  947. out of 2 points
  948. Question 87: Multiple Choice
  949.  
  950.  
  951.  
  952.  
  953. The Office of Management and Budget
  954. Given Answer:
  955. assists the president in areas of fiscal planning and spending.
  956. Correct Answer:
  957. assists the president in areas of fiscal planning and spending.
  958. out of 2 points
  959. Question 88: Multiple Choice
  960.  
  961.  
  962.  
  963.  
  964. Throughout history, the job of vice president has ________, though this has changed somewhat in recent years.
  965. Given Answer:
  966. not been very demanding
  967. Correct Answer:
  968. not been very demanding
  969. out of 2 points
  970. Question 89: Multiple Choice
  971.  
  972.  
  973.  
  974.  
  975. The youngest person ever to become president was ________ and the oldest was ________.
  976. Given Answer:
  977. John Kennedy; Ronald Reagan
  978. Correct Answer:
  979. John Kennedy; Ronald Reagan
  980. out of 2 points
  981. Question 90: Multiple Choice
  982.  
  983.  
  984.  
  985.  
  986. Section 2 Article II of the Constitution gives the president the authority to grant pardons and reprieves for offenses against the U.S., except in the case of
  987. Given Answer:
  988. impeachment.
  989. Correct Answer:
  990. impeachment.
  991. out of 2 points
  992. Question 91: Multiple Choice
  993.  
  994.  
  995.  
  996.  
  997. When executive officials use their right to withhold information from or refuse to appear before Congress or the courts, they are
  998. Given Answer:
  999. relying on executive privilege.
  1000. Correct Answer:
  1001. relying on executive privilege.
  1002. out of 2 points
  1003. Question 92: Multiple Choice
  1004.  
  1005.  
  1006.  
  1007.  
  1008. For a treaty to take effect,
  1009. Given Answer:
  1010. the Senate has to approve it.
  1011. Correct Answer:
  1012. the Senate has to approve it.
  1013. out of 2 points
  1014. Question 93: Multiple Choice
  1015.  
  1016.  
  1017.  
  1018.  
  1019. Although the Supreme Court has never directly addressed the question of what constitutes a “natural born citizen,” it is reasonable to expect that the term refers to a person who
  1020. Given Answer:
  1021. is born in the United States or to American parents.
  1022. Correct Answer:
  1023. is born in the United States or to American parents.
  1024. out of 2 points
  1025. Question 94: Multiple Choice
  1026.  
  1027.  
  1028.  
  1029.  
  1030. Throughout U.S. history, only two presidents have ever been impeached. Who are they?
  1031. Given Answer:
  1032. Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
  1033. Correct Answer:
  1034. Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
  1035. out of 2 points
  1036. Question 95: Multiple Choice
  1037.  
  1038.  
  1039.  
  1040.  
  1041. Out of 44 presidents, 27 of them have been
  1042. Given Answer:
  1043. lawyers.
  1044. Correct Answer:
  1045. lawyers.
  1046. out of 2 points
  1047. Question 96: Multiple Choice
  1048.  
  1049.  
  1050.  
  1051.  
  1052. _______ led to the Supreme Court unanimous ruling that executive privilege could not be used to prevent evidence from being heard in criminal proceedings.
  1053. Given Answer:
  1054. Richard Nixon’s Watergate affair
  1055. Correct Answer:
  1056. Richard Nixon’s Watergate affair
  1057. out of 2 points
  1058. Question 97: Multiple Choice
  1059.  
  1060.  
  1061.  
  1062.  
  1063. The president’s power to recognize a foreign government as legitimate, or to refuse to do so, is called
  1064. Given Answer:
  1065. diplomatic recognition.
  1066. Correct Answer:
  1067. diplomatic recognition.
  1068. out of 2 points
  1069. Question 98: Multiple Choice
  1070.  
  1071.  
  1072.  
  1073.  
  1074. What is the minimum age requirement for a U.S. president?
  1075. Given Answer:
  1076. 35 years
  1077. Correct Answer:
  1078. 35 years
  1079. out of 2 points
  1080. Question 99: Multiple Choice
  1081.  
  1082.  
  1083.  
  1084.  
  1085. A(n) ________ is a written declaration that a president may make when enacting a law, including any sections that the president deems unconstitutional.
  1086. Given Answer:
  1087. signing statement
  1088. Correct Answer:
  1089. signing statement
  1090. out of 2 points
  1091. Question 100: Multiple Choice
  1092.  
  1093.  
  1094.  
  1095.  
  1096. Which role of the president involves influencing the making of laws?
  1097. Given Answer:
  1098. chief legislator
  1099. Correct Answer:
  1100. chief legislator
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