1. GOVERNMENT: Unit 4 Review
Coach Ciarletta

2. #1
The President must be no younger than?
A: 35 years old

3. #2
Which Amendment limits the President to serve no more than 10 years or 2 full terms?
A: the 22nd Amendment

4. #3
Correctly list the steps in the election process: Electoral College General Election Register with FEC Party Primary Presidential Debates
Register with FEC
Party Primary
Presidential Debates
General Election
Electoral College

5. #4
Give an example of the President fulfilling his duty as the Chief Executive.
Giving any direct order to executive branch agencies (such as giving orders to the department of justice, dept. of interior, etc.

6. #5 Who is 3rd in the Presidential line of succession?
The Speaker of the House

7. #6 How many cabinet position are there currently?
15 positions not including Cabinet Rank positions.

8. #7
What is the term for a Presidential Candidate combing over possible VP running mates. (The process used to ensure a candidate gets the best possible running mate)
Vice Presidential Vetting

9. #8
How long can an American President commit our armed forces to battle without declaring war?
60 days – this rule is quite often abused.

10. #9
When may a President use a “pocket veto”, and what is a pocket veto?
When Congress is going out of session, the President does this by not signing a bill and allowing it to lapse once Congress goes out of session.

11. #10
An example of the President fulfilling his duty as Chief Diplomat would be what?
Any action in which he is engaging with other nations directly on behalf of the United States, such as meeting with leaders or countries we trade with.

12. #11
The Presidents power to forgive people of crimes is better known as what?
A Presidential Pardon

13. #12
Which President initially gave the office the power to appoint a Cabinet?
George Washington!

14. #13
Which President most directly filled the role of “Commander and Chief” ?
Abe Lincoln

15. #14
Which President started the debate on “implied powers”, also please define “implied powers”.
Thomas Jefferson
Implied powers are those which are not specifically noted in the constitution, but are assumed by the President.

16. #15
Which President most greatly expanded the scope of the Federal Government?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, by creating social security, the TVA and hundreds of other work initiatives he greatly increased the governments role in day to day life.

17. #16
Which President led the fight against big business and established the cabinet position of Secretary of Labor?
Teddy Roosevelt (aka the best President)

18. #17
A President can approve parts of a spending bill without approving the whole thing by using what?
Line Item Veto

19. #18
Give an example of the President fulfilling his duty as Chief of State.
Inviting the Georgia Bulldogs to the White House after they win the National Championship. (Or any other ceremonious act recognizing the nations high achievers)

20. #19
How many years must a Presidential candidate live in the US prior to running for office?
14 years.

21. #20
Which amendment changed the election process to allow the Vice President to be picked by the President rather than be the 2nd highest vote getter?
12th Amendment

22. #21
One way Presidential power expands is by the fact that once one President assumes a power, it is then assumed by every following President, this is called what?
The Precedential Effect

23. #22
Explain how the Presidents power has expanded as the Executive Branch itself has expanded…
As there are more government agencies we become increasingly reliant on their support, however the President is the boss of these agencies. As such he inherits more power every time we create a new agency.

24. #23
Explain how the Presidents power expands due to our need for a fast acting government.
Because we need the Government to act quickly we often don’t have time to consider the legal or ethical implications of Presidential action

25. #24
Explain how the Presidents power has expanded due to his relationship with the Justice Department
The Justice Department is responsible for bringing charges against the President, however they also work for him…

26. #25 In a plurality election, how is a winner determined?
Simply by the nominee with the greatest total number of votes.

27. #26
Assuming there are 3 candidates, how would a winner be determined in a majority election system?
By electing the nominee who garners 51% of the vote (ever if a run off is required)

28. #27 Which type of election system do we use to elect a President?
Plurality

29. #28
What kind of election system does Georgia use to allocate is ELECTORAL COLLEGE votes?
Winner take all.

30. #29
What would be created by a Presidential Candidate in the earliest stages of considering to run for office?
An exploratory committee and/ or a P.A.C.

31. #30
Which type of Primary Election would a party with 1 clear and obvious candidate and 1 weaker candidate prefer to have? Why?
A closed primary, so that votes from the other party don’t sabotage their chances by nominating the weaker candidate

32. #31
The Food and Drug Administration would be considered a Regulatory or Executive agency?
Regulatory (meaning they are the ones who makes sure your following the rules!)

33. #32
The Consumer Product Safety Commission would be an example of Regulatory or Executive?
Regulatory!

34. #33
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) would be an example of a Regulatory or Executive agency?
Executive (They are doing a specific job, not enforcing law, rules or standards!)