Copy of Unit 5 Pre-Test

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Which of these is not a qualification for seeking the presidency? natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, lived in United States at least 14 years

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college graduate

Front

The position of a lieutenant governor in a state is comparable to that of which position in the federal government?

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vice president

Front

Which of these processes allows voters in many states to remove an elected official from office?
Options: impeachment, initiative, recall, referendum

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recall

Front

Who initiated the tradition of addressing the president as “Mr. President”?

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Andrew Jackson

Front

Which factor most influences whether a president might choose to use a pocket veto? Options: who in Congress voted for the bill, how close Congress is to adjournment, whether the bill has broad public support, the impact that signing will have on the budget

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how close Congress is to adjournment

Front

The president's speechwriters, administrative assistants, and press secretary all work as part of which group?

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White House staff

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What does the list below show? Options: the line of presidential succession, the makeup of the president's cabinet, the organization of the executive branch, the leadership of the federal bureaucracy

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the line of presidential succession

Front

All of the following are examples of independent agencies except the: Peace Corps, National Endowment for the Arts, Environmental Protection Agency.

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Department of Justice.

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Deficit spending occurs when the federal government wants to

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fund programs without raising taxes.

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Richard Nixon angered Congress by abusing the presidential power of impoundment. This power allows a president to refuse to

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spend appropriated funds.