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The PresidencyGovernment End-Of-Course Practice TestDisclaimer: The following sample test questions are designed to illustrate the types of questions students might encounter and the level of Depth of Knowledge and do not necessary reflect actual exam questions. 1. Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution provides that the "executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States," making the president the head of the Executive Branch of the federal government. Sections 2 and 3 enumerate specific powers granted to the president, which include the authority to appoint judges, ambassadors, and other high-ranking government officials; Veto legislation; call Congress into special session; grant pardons; issue proclamations and orders; administer the law; and serve as commander in chief of the armed forces.”Read and analyze the above section of the U.S. Constitution. Which statement best summarizes this section?A. The president is limited to the items specified in Article II, Section 1.B. The president has the authority to carry out and enforce the law.C. The president must have congressional authorization to carry out the above powers.D. The Framers believed the executive branch should be more powerful than Congress or the judicial branch.2. Which statement best describes limited government?A. A government consisting of three branches of government.B. A government with a written constitutionC. A government that allows for rule of lawD. A government where powers are prescribed and restricted by law.3. “Administration of a government chiefly through bureaus or departments staffed with nonelected officials.” -American Heritage Identify the term best associated most with the above definition.A. executive branchB. legislative branchC. federalismD. bureaucracy Go On4. Which statement listed below best reflects the data displayed in the graph? INCLUDEPICTURE "C:\\var\\folders\\wl\\63j0r4ws72z5jkz0fq7b4z840000gn\\T\\com.microsoft.Word\\WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles\\?u=http:\\\\assets.\\wp-content\\uploads\\sites\\14\\2014\\10\\PI_2014-11-03_internet-politics-2014_02.png&f=1&nofb=1" \* MERGEFORMAT Those who are younger are more likely to be registered to vote than those who are older.Registered voters of all ages and political affiliation saw a steep increase in social media use to follow candidates.Registered voters within the ages of 50-65 did not increase their use of social media.Of those groups using social media most often, Democrats were more likely to vote than Republicans.5. In Article II, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution, "The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States." As commander in chief, the president has the authority to place U.S. military forces on alert and to authorize military force.” What phrase best defines the power of commander in chief? A. The president’s control of the military is limited to those on active military service.B. The president must have authority from Congress before engaging military troops in action.C. The president is the highest-ranking person within all branches of service and the National Guard.D. Authorization to use military force by the president must be approved by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Go On6. Which example best illustrates the Framers definition of “high crimes and misdemeanors” when used in conjunction with impeachment charges?A. To bring charges against a president for committing a criminal act? B. To convict a President for violating Article 2, section 2.2 of the ConstitutionC. To charge the President with abuse of the powers granted in Article 2.D. To file charges against the President for criminal actions while in office.7. Based upon the following political cartoon, what can be inferred about the cartoon?A. Over the years the power of the presidency has gradually increased.B. The U.S. Constitution explicitly allows the president to expand their power.C. The system of checks and balances has proved effective in checking presidential power.D. Currently, there are no effective checks against presidential expansion of power.8. Choose the delegated powers given to the executive branch by the U.S. Constitution. Select all that apply. A. Propose laws00 00B. Command the armed forces 00 C. Declare war 00D. Grant pardonsGo On9. Select the boxes to indicate which philosophy is Federalist and which is Anti-Federalist. Philosophy Federalist Anti-FederalistThe Articles of Confederation illustrated the need for a “strong executive.”The Constitution must place more specific limits, checks and balances on the president, not fewer.The president would have too much influence over legislation through his veto power over acts of CongressAbuse of the appointment and treaty power would be checked by the SenateThe wording in the Constitution regarding limited government, separation of powers, and checks and balances controlled by the Constitution was sufficient.10. Read Article II, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution“The President shall be commander in chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the United States; he may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective offices, and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment.” -Article II, section 2; U.S. ConstitutionBased upon this information, what conclusion can be drawn about the President’s authority over the military.A. Presidential use of military force is limited by the militia of the states.B. As commander in chief, the President is the final authority when deploying troops.C. The President may not be impeached for any actions taken while in office.D. In times of national emergency, the President may activate each states’ national guard with approval of the governors.11. A lack of an “energetic executive” was lacking in the Articles of Confederation but remedied within the U.S. Constitution. Which delegated power created the foundation for an “energetic executive”?A. Very specific delegated powersB. The incorporation of the Electoral CollegeC. Placing all executive power in the presidentD. Incorporating the “necessary and proper clause” in Article IIGo On12. President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued executive order 9066, on February 19, 1942, which placed approximately 120,000 Americans of Asian descent in internment camps. Explain which constitutional authority granted the President this authority.Enter the answer in the box.26773124168 13. Which powers and actions, used by former Presidents are not expressly delegated or mentioned in Article II of the U.S. Constitution?-228600232461Select all that applyA. Executive Orders-2286006013400B. Order troops into a combat area-22860055857C. Signing statements-228600625970D. Issue pardons for former Presidents14. The following question has two parts, First answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.Part AWhich statement best defines “signing statements?”A. The process of signing a bill after passing both houses of congress.B. The formal signing of a bill upon leaving a conference committee.C. The signing of a bill into law.D. Instructions to the executive branch on how they are to implement a law.Part BExplain why a President chooses to implement a signing statement.0-6354162425171450STOP! ................
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