Chapter 6

Question 1

Which amendment states that if a President is removed from office, dies, or resigns, the Vice President shall become President?

Answer 1

25th Amendment

Question 2

The first person to become Vice President by being nominated by the President and approved by Congress; the first President in American history who was not elected to the office.

Answer 2

Gerald Ford

Question 3

As whom is the President the ceremonial head of the government and the symbol of national unity?

Answer 3

Chief of state

Question 4

What amendment moved the inauguration date from March 4 to January 20?

Answer 4

20th Amendment

Question 5

A brief speech by the President at the beginning of a term of office in which he expresses the main points to be followed by his new administration.

Answer 5

Inaugural address

Question 6

The collection of behaviors and ceremonies that are observed by diplomats and heads of state.

Answer 6

Protocol

Question 7

The President’s annual message to Congress in which he reports on the condition of the nation and his goals for the coming year.

Answer 7

State of the Union Address

Question 8

Who heads the executive branch?

Answer 8

President

Question 9

The collective electors from all the states who choose the President and Vice President; group of people elected by the citizens of each state in order to elect a presidential candidate.

Answer 9

Electoral college

Question 10

Amendment that changed the electoral process: electors now cast one ballot for President and a second ballot for Vice President; nearly guarantees that the candidates elected President and Vice President would always be of the same political party.

Answer 10

12th Amendment

Question 11

With the passage of what amendment did Congress grant the District of Columbia three electors, the same number as allotted to the least populous state?

Answer 11

23rd Amendment

Question 12

A candidate who fails to win a majority of popular votes and yet wins the Presidency.

Answer 12

Minority President

Question 13

More votes than any other candidate, but not more than half.

Answer 13

Plurality

Question 14

The custom whereby the candidate that receives the plurality of the vote receives all the electoral votes from that state.

Answer 14

Winner-take-all system

Question 15

What are the three constitutional qualifications for the office of President?

Answer 15

• A natural-born citizen
• At least 35 years old
• U.S. residence for at least 14 years

Question 16

What are the three informal qualifications that voters have traditionally expected a candidate for the presidential office to meet?

Answer 16

• At least 40 years old
• Protestant
• Political experience

Question 17

As whom is the President responsible to see that the laws of the federal government are enforced?

Answer 17

Chief executive

Question 18

Commands by the President which have the force of law without Congress’ approval.

Answer 18

Executive orders

Question 19

The power to issue executive orders.

Answer 19

Ordinance power

Question 20

The heads of the executive departments who serve as the President’s panel of advisers.

Answer 20

Cabinet

Question 21

The postponement of a sentence.

Answer 21

Reprieve

Question 22

A legal exoneration for a crime.

Answer 22

Pardon

Question 23

To reduce a penalty by shortening a sentence and/or lowering a fine.

Answer 23

Commute

Question 24

A general pardon issued to a group of persons all at one time.

Answer 24

Amnesty

Question 25

As whom does the President seek to influence the lawmaking process?

Answer 25

Chief legislator

Question 26

The issues to be considered and debated in a formal meeting, such as a meeting of a congressional committee, a White House policy meeting, a cabinet meeting, etc.

Answer 26

Agenda

Question 27

As whom does the President have power to extend national recognition to foreign countries, propose and ratify treaties, and issue executive agreements?

Answer 27

Chief diplomat

Question 28

The President recognizes the existence of a nation and the legitimacy of its government when he extends what to that nation?

Answer 28

Diplomatic recognition

Question 29

A formal agreement between two nations.

Answer 29

Treaty

Question 30

The most famous treaty to be signed in recent times; a multilateral treaty signed by the U.S., Russia, the Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan in 1992.

Answer 30

START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty)

Question 31

The most famous treaty Congress refused to pass.

Answer 31

Treaty of Versailles

Question 32

An informal agreement entered into by the President and the leader of a foreign nation or by their representatives.

Answer 32

Executive agreement

Question 33

As whom does the President not only control the military forces of the federal government but also may call out the organized state militias?

Answer 33

Commander in chief

Question 34

What did Congress pass that was designed to limit (from 60 days to 90 days) the time a President could keep American forces involved in a foreign conflict without approval of Congress?

Answer 34

War Powers Resolution

Question 35

Which amendment states that a President may be elected for only two terms and not serve for more than ten years?

Answer 35

22nd Amendment

Question 36

The organization involved most directly in assisting the President.

Answer 36

Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Question 37

The largest organization within the EOP; best known for its role in planning the federal government's annual budget.

Answer 37

Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

Question 38

Aids the President in advising and coordinating the NSC (National Security Council), the highest level advisory body that keeps the President informed on military and diplomatic issues of national security.

Answer 38

National Security Advisor

Question 39

Makes up the closest personal and political staff; includes numerous special assistants, counselors, and secretaries who oversee the routine affairs of the White House.

Answer 39

White House Office

Question 40

The White House Office is led by whom? His job is to bring organization and discipline to the White House staff.

Answer 40

Chief of staff

Question 41

A policy relating to financial affairs.

Answer 41

Fiscal policy

Question 42

The 12-month period between the settling of accounts; begins October 1 and runs through September 30 for the federal government.

Answer 42

Fiscal year