A
How many terms may a president be elected?
two
T/F One way in which congress may limit a president's treaty-making power is by passing a law overriding a portion of a treaty
True
T/F More than 1 million people work for the executive branch of the federal government
True
T/F All 50 states have a "winner take all" rule for choosing presidential electors
False
T/F A declaration of war by Congress is necessary before a president can send U.S. troops into a foreign conflict
False
A president who wants to establish rules and regulations for the operation of a federal agency may do so by taking what action?
Issuing an executive order
President's role as as symbolic figurehead of the United States
Chief of State
General Pardon granted to a group of people
Amnesty
Umbrella body that includes all major offices working for the president
Executive Office of the President
Law aimed at restricting a president's power to commit military forces
War powers resolution
Which of the following is a necessary qualification for anyone wishing to be president?
A. Naturalized Citizen B. Minimum age of 35 C. maximum age of 65, D. Military service
Minimum age of 35
Which Whitehouse office helps maintain contact between the president and Congress?
Office of Legislative Affairs
Formal Presidential rule or regulation that has the force of law
executive order
This law says who will take over if both the president and vice president are unable to fulfill the duties of office
Presidential Succession Act
Office that sets policies for the government's purchase of goods and services
Office of management and Budget
What is an "informal power" power of the president?
a. pardoning convicted criminals, b. appointing supreme court justices, c. declaring war on other nations, d. using the media to persuade the public
d. Using the media to persuade the public
Power to formally recognize the legitimacy of a foreign government
Diplomatic recognition
Person who manages the White House
Chief of Staff
Those who work in the executive branch on behalf of a specific president
Administration
General pardon granted to a group of people
Amnesty
In the role of symbolic figurehead representing the United States internationally the president acts as the
Chief of State
The membership of the National Security Council includes top......
military, foreign affairs and intelligence officials
The president's main check on Congressional power is the
Veto
A president who does not want to release information requested by Congress may claim
Executive Privilege
When a president makes a person's prison sentence shorter he
Commutes