Chapter 7 Chapter Exam

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The Electoral College is

a. A method for political parties to select their candidates for office whereby party members convene at local meetings.

b. The entity that selects the president and vice president, consisting of 538 electors chosen from the states and Washington, DC.

c. A method for political parties to select their candidates for office whereby people vote in an election.

d. A method for a constituency to select an office holder from the options given by political parties.

. 2. A general election is

a. A method for political parties to select their candidates for office whereby party members convene at local meetings.

b. The entity that selects the president and vice president, consisting of 538 electors chosen from the states and Washington, DC.

c. A method for political parties to select their candidates for office whereby people vote in an election.

d. A method for a constituency to select an office holder from the options given by political parties.

. 3. A primary is a method for political parties to select their candidates for office whereby

a. Party members convene at local meetings.

b. People vote in an election.

c. Members of Congress directly choose their successors.

d. None of the above.

. 4. A caucus is a method for political parties to select their candidates for office whereby

a. Party members convene at local meetings.

b. People vote in an election.

c. Members of Congress directly choose their successors.

d. None of the above.

. 5. A SuperPAC is allowed to raise an unlimited amount of money from any source, including individuals, corporations, labor unions, and interest groups, and then

a. Is allowed to spend this money in support of or opposition to any political candidate so long as their activities are not directly coordinated with a campaign.

b. Is allowed to spend this money in support of or opposition to any political candidate so long as their activities are fully coordinated with a campaign.

c. Is not allowed to spend this money in support of or opposition to any political candidate, but instead must give this money to a political party.

d. None of the above.

. 6. The conception of the presidency, which is characterized by a powerful president who seeks to lead Congress, connects with the American public, and presides over an enormous executive branch is called

a. Historic presidency.

b. New presidency.

c. Modern presidency.

d. Postmodern presidency.

. 7. An executive agreement is

a. a declaration issued along with legislative bill signings that expresses reservations about parts of a bill or announces an unwillingness to enforce aspects of the bill.

b. a directive that the president issues to subordinates in the executive branch that has the force of law.

c. an agreement between the president and foreign nations that, because it is not a treaty, does not need the approval of the Senate.

d. a president's ability to cancel legislation passed by Congress.

. 8. A signing statement is

a. a declaration issued along with legislative bill signings that expresses reservations about parts of a bill or announces an unwillingness to enforce aspects of the bill.

b. a directive that the president issues to subordinates in the executive branch that has the force of law.

c. an agreement between the president and foreign nations that, because it is not a treaty, does not need the approval of the Senate.

d. a president's ability to cancel legislation passed by Congress.

. 9. A presidential veto is

a. a declaration issued along with legislative bill signings that expresses reservations about parts of a bill or announces an unwillingness to enforce aspects of the bill.

b. a directive that the president issues to subordinates in the executive branch that has the force of law.

c. an agreement between the president and foreign nations that, because it is not a treaty, does not need the approval of the Senate.

d. a president's ability to cancel legislation passed by Congress.

. 10. An executive order is

a. a declaration issued along with legislative bill signings that expresses reservations about parts of a bill or announces an unwillingness to enforce aspects of the bill.

b. a directive that the president issues to subordinates in the executive branch that has the force of law.

c. an agreement between the president and foreign nations that, because it is not a treaty, does not need the approval of the Senate.

d. a president's ability to cancel legislation passed by Congress.

. 11. The president uses the State of the Union address to

a. Build public support for his or her policy objectives.

b. Present his or her policy agenda to Congress.

c. Both of the above.

d. Neither of the above.

. 12. Which of the following is not a part of the Cabinet?

a. Secretary of State.

b. Attorney General.

c. Secretary of Defense.

d. Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

. 13. Which of the following is not a part of the Executive Office of the President?

a. Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

b. Director of the National Security Council.

c. Chief of Staff.

d. Director of the Domestic Policy Council.

. 14. Which of the following is not a part of the White House staff?

a. Chief of Staff.

b. Attorney General.

c. Press Secretary.

d. All are part of the White House staff.

. 15. President Trump's Cabinet is the least diverse compared to:

a. Recent Republican presidents.

b. Recent Democratic presidents.

c. Recent Republican and Democratic presidents.

d. None of the above, as his Cabinet is the most diverse in recent history.

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