Unit 5 Test

Which of the following roles of the President involves serving as the ceremonial head of state?

• Chief Diplomat
• Chief Executive
• Chief of State
• Chief Citizen

The Formal Qualifications for becoming President include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Must have a college degree
• Must be a natural born citizen
• Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
• Must be at least 35 years old

Which of the following best describes the "Stewardship Theory" of presidential power?

• The President should only execute law passed by Congress
• The President should lead the nation and build support for policies
• The President has limited powers and should avoid involvement in policy
• The President should act only within the constraints of the Constitution

Which of the following describes the President's role as Commander in Chief?

• The President can declare war at any time
• The President only deploy troops with congressional approval
• The President has the authority to engage in military action without a formal declaration of war
• The President must consult the Supreme Court before military actions

The power of clemency includes:

• The ability to create new laws
• The power to appoint federal judges
• The power to declare war
• The authority to grant pardons and reprieves

Which of the following statements about the Vice Presidency is true?

• The Vice President has no official duties
• The Vice President is always from the same political party as the President
• The Vice President can unilaterally declare a national emergency
• The Vice President presides over the Senate

Examine the relationship between the President and the media. How does this relationship shape public perception and policy?

• The media serves as a watchdog, holding the President accountable
• The President can use media to shape narratives and influence public opinion
• The relationship can lead to a conflict between transparency and national security
• All of the above

The phrase "Balance the ticket" refers to:

• The President selecting a Vice President from a different political party
• The Presidents selects a V.P. who complements their strengths/weaknesses
• The Vice President balancing the federal budget
• The President ensuring equal representation in the Cabinet

The power of "executive privilege" allows the President to:

• Refuse to disclose certain information
• Override congressional legislation
• Declare a national emergency
• Appoint Supreme Court justices

In what ways does the concept of checks and balances manifest in the President's relationship with the judiciary?

• The President appoints judges, influencing the judicial landscape
• The judiciary can review executive actions for constitutionality
• The President can issue pardons, affecting judicial outcomes
• All of the above