Executive Branch Exam

American presidents have demonstrated
the strategic importance of Cuba to U.S.
interests through a number of foreign
policy decisions with worldwide impact.
These include all of the following EXCEPT—

Why are friendly relations between the
United States and Taiwan strategically
important to U.S. foreign policy?

* Lead Major Governmental
* Departments
* Execute Policies and Laws
* Grown from 4 to 15 Posts
What does the list above describe?

"He shall have Power to grant
Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses
against the United States, except in
Cases of Impeachment."
Article 2, Section 2, U.S. Constitution
In which of the following examples is the President exercising the power described in Section 2?

Foreign policy responsibilities of the U.S.
executive branch include all of the
following EXCEPT—

Which of the following government actions
can be taken to protect domestic business
and industry from inexpensive foreign
goods?

* trade deficit
* lax protection of intellectual property rights
* trade barriers
* pegged currency policy
What is the best title for the list above?
What is the best title for the list above?

How did President Jefferson encourage the
westward expansion of the United States?

If the President does not like a law passed
by Congress, he can ________ it. One way
is to send it back to the legislature
_________. The other way is to hold it for
ten days after Congress adjourns. This is
known as __________.

I. Party nomination in convention
II. Campaigning, primaries, & caucuses
III. General election
IV. Electoral College
Which of the following is the correct sequence of events for electing the president?

All of the following are examples of
actions the national government takes in
setting international trade policies EXCEPT—

Major Responsibilities of the President
* Establish foreign policy
* Negotiate treaties
* Represent United States to foreign nations
* Commander-in-Chief of the military
* Recognize foreign governments
* ????
* Make executive agreements
Which of the following completes the list?

The United States policy of not allowing
Americans to travel to Cuba is an example
of which of the following?

How did President Andrew Jackson
influence American democracy?

Which group has the power to advise and consent on some executive decisions?

Why did the election of Franklin D.
Roosevelt to four terms as president
concern many of his critics?

How would more restrictive U.S.
immigration policies likely affect Mexico?

Why would the executive branch consist
of more people than any other branch?

American influence in the Middle East is not motivated by the pursuit of oil alone. Instead, U.S. policies have the goal of ensuring an adequate supply of oil at a reasonable cost by providing massive investments of personnel, money, and technology in the region. This has resulted in anti-American
feelings, increased Westernization of the Middle East, stronger political ties to some countries, and war with others.
The passage above describes an example
of —

Which duty of the vice presidency
is described in the U.S. Constitution?

Which of the following is a function of NASA?

Which of the following is NOT an impeachable crime of the President?

* Thomas Jefferson
* John Quincy Adams
What do the presidents in the list above have in common?

Which of the following circumstances
would prevent a person from running for
president?

Regulatory commissions are ________, but appointed by the ________ with
_________ approval, and regulate __________.

What does the graphic on your test represent?

In a well written paragraph explain whether or not you believe that the use of the Electoral College should be continued? Justify your answer.

The United States has long had a significant economic interest in the location and geographic characteristics of the Middle East.
Analyze this relationship, and describe what life in the United States would be like if a serious problem caused a break in this relationship.