Explore the roles and powers of the U. S. President in this engaging POTUS Quiz #3. Test your knowledge on presidential appointments, executive powers, and the unique responsibilities of the vice president. Ideal for learners interested in American governance and political science.
The need for secrecy in military planning and diplomacy
To protect the president from embarrassment
To ensure the president does not turn over incriminating evidence
The powers granted to the president under the Constitution
Legislation that recognizes that Congress cannot subpoena the president
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The provisions of the Constitution
The relationship between the president and the vice president
Polls indicating the popularity of the vice president
The size of the election victory
Whether the president's party also controls Congress
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II only
I and III only
II and IV only
IV only
I and II only
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The closing of an army base in California
A cost of living increase for enlisted navy personnel
The commitment of American ground forces to monitor a Middle East peace
A defense treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation
Implementation of a missile defense system in Alaska
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Loses seats in both houses of Congress
Loses seats in the Senate but increases its support in the House
Loses seats in the House but increases its support in the Senate
Gains seats in both houses of Congress
No pattern of gains or loses is discernible
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The ability of a president to get legislation through Congress
A president's success in getting nominees confirmed by the Senate
The election of candidates from the president's party when he is on the ticket
The president's appointment of campaign workers to government jobs
Public support for a president's program
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Negotiate treaties with other nations
Nominate justices to the Supreme Court
Present legislation to Congress
Serve as the leader of a political party
Call Congress into special session
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Office of Management and Budget
National Security Council
Council of Economic Advisers
Office of Personnel Management
Environmental Protection Agency
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The cabinet is too large to be an effective policy-making body.
The president can give officials other than the heads of departments cabinet rank.
The cabinet is made up of close associates of the president who were involved with the campaign.
Recent presidents have made cabinet appointments with an eye towards diversity.
Cabinet members are primarily responsible for managing their own departments.
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Chief justice of the Supreme Court
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Vice president, if the position is vacant
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
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I only
I and II only
I, II, and III only
I, II, and IV only
III and IV only
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Prepare the administration's budget for Congress
Assume responsibility for executive departments
Supervise campaign fundraising activities
Liason with Congress on bills of interest to the administration
Communicate the administration's views on matters before the Supreme Court
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It can only be used within 10 days before the end of a Congress' term.
It is not overridden by a two-thirds vote on both houses.
The president does not sign a pocket veto
A bill that receives a pocket veto can be introduced in the next session.
The bill automatically becomes law in the next session
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