Test 5 Flashcards
Civil service commission
Distributes government jobs based on merit.
Department of Defense
Has the most employees (3.1 million)
Department of Health and Human Services
Has the largest budget (900 billion)
Department of Justice
Operates the FBI
Department of Labor
Contains OSHA
Environmental protection agency
Administers Superfund.
General service administration
Manages the property of the entire executive branch.
National Security Council
Covers the CIA.
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Advises the president on engineering matters.
Treasury Department
Contains the IRS.
White House office
Is run by the presidents chief of staff.
Which president ordered the “In God We Trust” on American coins?
Abraham Lincoln.
What amendment significantly changed the voting process?
The 12th amendment.
Who was the first president in history to not get elected to office?
Lyndon B. Johnson.
What would a president who lost the popular vote but won the electoral college?
A minority president.
What are the three requirements of presidency?
- Natural born citizen.
- 35+
- Resident of US for 14 years.
Which amendment set the date for the presidential inauguration?
The 20th amendment.
What are all the roles of the president?
Chief of State.
Chief Executive.
Chief Legislator.
Chief Diplomat.
Commander in Chief.
What is something the president cannot do?
Declare war.
Why did we create the 22nd amendment?
After Franklin Roosevelt won 4 terms.
What is one foreign affair act that the president does not need senate approval for?
An executive agreement.
What is the Code of Regulations?
It collects all federal regulations, both pre-existing and new ones.
What government thing produces revenue for its services?
Government corperation.
What is deficit spending?
Spending more money than recieving.
Which president authorized the grace commision?
President Reagan.
