Module 7 Lesson 15 Flashcards
Who argued for the creation of a very powerful presidency? Select the one correct answer.
A. The creators of The Virginia Plan
B. James Madison
C. The creators of The New Jersey Plan
D. Alexander Hamilton
D. Alexander Hamilton
How many terms in office can a president serve? Select the one correct answer.
A. There is no formal limit but George Washington established the principle that no president should serve more than two full terms, which has been followed.
B. A president can only serve two terms in office.
C. A president can only serve one full term but can complete another term if he moves up from being vice president.
D. A president can be re-elected for as many terms as the voters are willing to re-elect him.
B. A president can only serve two terms in office.
Why was the Twenty-Second Amendment proposed by Congress and ratified by the states, limiting the president to two terms in office? Select the one correct answer.
A. A number of presidents had attempted to serve more than two terms in the 1800s.
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt won four consecutive terms, violating the principle established by George Washington of serving only two terms.
C. The Supreme Court ruled against an effort by Congress to limit the president to two terms.
D. The Presidency was becoming too weak.
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt won four consecutive terms, violating the principle established by George Washington of serving only two terms.
How far did the efforts go to remove Andrew Johnson from the office of the presidency? Select the one correct answer.
A. The House of Representatives considered articles of impeachment but a majority did not vote in favor of any of these articles.
B. The House of Representatives voted articles of impeachment which led to Johnson resigning as president.
C. The House of Representatives voted articles of impeachment, but the Senate did not vote to remove Johnson from office by the necessary two-thirds majority.
D. The House of Representatives voted in favor of articles of impeachment and Andrew Johnson was removed from office by a two-thirds vote in the Senate.
C. The House of Representatives voted articles of impeachment, but the Senate did not vote to remove Johnson from office by the necessary two-thirds majority.
Why do presidents give a State of the Union message? Select the one correct answer.
A. George Washington gave such a message and the tradition followed.
B. The message is required by the Constitution.
C. The president is not required to give the message but chooses to do so since it is a great opportunity to present his or her ideas to the public.
D. The message is required by an Act of Congress
B. The message is required by the Constitution.
What are the principal topics of a presidential State of the Union address? Select the one correct answer.
A. A discussion of past achievements only
B. A discussion of past achievements and an agenda for the future
C. A focus on domestic affairs only
D. A focus on foreign policy and military affairs
B. A discussion of past achievements and an agenda for the future
How did President Polk bring about a war with Mexico? Select the one correct answer.
A. President Polk issued an ultimatum to Mexico in his role of chief diplomat.
B. President Polk used economic pressure in his role of chief diplomat.
C. President Polk broke off diplomatic relations with Mexico.
D. President Polk ordered American troops to occupy disputed territory in his capacity of commander-in-chief.
D. President Polk ordered American troops to occupy disputed territory in his capacity of commander-in-chief.
Why did Andrew Jackson veto Congressional legislation? Select the one correct answer.
A. Andrew Jackson disagreed with the content of the legislation.
B. Andrew Jackson wanted to maintain freedom of action as chief diplomat.
C. Andrew Jackson wanted to avoid putting government money in the national bank.
D. Andrew Jackson wanted to defend the executive branch against Congressional efforts to control the presidency.
A. Andrew Jackson disagreed with the content of the legislation.
Why did the Founding Fathers create the presidency? Select the one correct answer.
A. The Founding Fathers wanted an executive with sufficient power to lead the country in an emergency.
B. The Founding Fathers were almost unanimous in the type of chief executive they wanted.
C. The Founding Fathers wanted to have a leader who was weaker than the president under the Articles of Confederation.
D. The Founding Fathers wanted have a leader as powerful as the King of England.
A. The Founding Fathers wanted an executive with sufficient power to lead the country in an emergency.
Why do Presidents have great power? Select the one correct answer.
A. Presidents have great power in order to make the United States a global superpower.
B. Presidents have great power because of the increased power and size of the United States.
C. Presidents have great power because the Founding Fathers wanted an extremely powerful office.
D. Presidents have great power because the Constitution carefully details all the president’s authority and responsibility.
B. Presidents have great power because of the increased power and size of the United States
Which statement below accurately describes current presidential power to block legislation? Select the one correct answer.
A. The president has an absolute veto to prevent Congress from acting.
B. The president is able to use a line-item veto to control spending.
C. The president has the power to veto legislation, but the veto can be overridden by Congress.
D. The president has no power to block legislation passed by Congress.
C. The president has the power to veto legislation, but the veto can be overridden by Congress.
How are executive agreements used? Select the one correct answer.
A. Executive agreements are used in international relations.
B. Executive agreements are agreements with state governors.
C. Executive agreements are compromises with Congressional leaders.
D. Executive agreements are directives to the administration’s bureaucracy.
A. Executive agreements are used in international relations.
Why was the Twelfth Amendment necessary? Select the one correct answer.
A. The Twelfth Amendment was needed because Jefferson (the presidential candidate) and Burr received the same number of electoral votes, resulting in a tie.
B. The Twelfth Amendment was needed because the Electoral College failed to elect presidents.
C. The Twelfth Amendment was needed because electors were voting for party candidates.
D. The Twelfth Amendment was needed because to reduce the ability of the president to veto legislation.
A. The Twelfth Amendment was needed because Jefferson (the presidential candidate) and Burr received the same number of electoral votes, resulting in a tie.
Which of these presidents were subjected to impeachment? Select the one correct answer.
A. James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, and James Buchanan
B. Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
C. Warren Harding and Richard Nixon
D. Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant
B. Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
What is the key provision of the Twenty-Second Amendment? Select the one correct answer.
A. The Twenty-Second Amendment limited an individual to two terms as president.
B. The Twenty-Second Amendment required the direct election of Senators
C. The Twenty-Second Amendment made the income tax legal.
D. The Twenty-Second Amendment repealed Prohibition.
A. The Twenty-Second Amendment limited an individual to two terms as president.
