Foreign Policy/Diplomatic
Roles of the President
The Election Process
Presidential Powers
Miscellaneous

100

What approach to foreign policy does this promote?  

"It is still the true policy of the USA to leave parties to themselves."  

Isolationism

100

Which role gives the powers to the President to act as the ceremonial head of the Federal Government?  

Chief of State

100

What is it called when people from the same party show up and debate candidates to be president?  

Caucus

100

Which diplomatic action requires the President to get the approval of the Senate?  

Treaty

100

Which is the largest revenue for the USA budget?  

Individual Income Tax

200

What is the title given to people who live in other nations but represent the USA on foreign policy.  

Ambassador

200

Which role allows the president to make executive agreements and treaties?  

Chief Diplomat

200

What happens in all but Nebraska and Maine if a candidate wins 52% of the popular vote?  

The candidate wins all of the state's Electoral votes.  

200

What is it called when the President is able to make an agreement with a foreign leader without the Senate's consent? 

Executive Agreement

200

Which amendment allows a President to serve for a maximum of 10 years.  

22nd Amendment

300

What is the impact of giving foreign aid?  

Nations receiving foreign aid use a lot of the money to purchase goods from American companies. 

300

Which role allows the president to hold cabinet meetings?  

Chief Administrator

300

Which event next follows the caucuses and primaries?  

Party Conventions

300

What are the rules of the War Powers Resolution?  

The president must get approval within 48 hours of military action. 

300

Which secretary position is present today and during Washington's term?  

Secretary of State

400

Which of these are the main advisory group to the President on threats to the the US? 

National Security Council

400

Which role allows presidents to enter troops into battle? 

Commander and Chief

400

What is the benefit of holding a party's convention?  

It allows the Party's candidates to gain public support.  

400

Who can the President give a pardon to?  

Any of the Presidents family or friends before their is a charge.

400

What is a con of an interest group?  

Can use unethical actions to influence legislators. 

500

Which country is part of the United Nations Security Council:  Canada, Japan or USA? 

USA

500

Which role allows the president to use Veto power with a bill?  

Chief Legislator

500

Which states get the most attention from presidential candidates?  

Swing States

500

Which power allows the president to not give information to Congress?  

Executive Privilege

500

When is election day?  

The second Tuesday after the second Monday in November.