Unit 6 Quiz

Question 1

An executive order issued by the president:

Answer 1

allows the president to act without Congress

Question 2

A president issuing pardons just before he leaves office:

Answer 2

is legal

Question 3

Troops have been deployed by a congressional declaration of war:

Answer 3

only five times

Question 4

Congress’ attempt to limit the president’s ability to deploy troops was:

Answer 4

the War Powers Act

Question 5

The president’s annual message to Congress is also called the:

Answer 5

State of the Union address

Question 6

What two main things are decided upon at a national party convention?

Answer 6

party platform and nominees for president and vice president

Question 7

Who is next in line of succession after the vice president?

Answer 7

the speaker of the House

Question 8

What phrase did Washing add when he took the oath of office?

Answer 8

“So help me God”

Question 9

What is the minimum age for a person to be elected president?

Answer 9

thirty-five

Question 10

The primary initiative for suggesting new laws lies with the:

Answer 10

president