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10 Cards in this Set
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How many years in office is the top limit for a President?
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CORRECT: ten
EXPLANATION: No President may serve more than 10 years in office. |
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Which of the following presidential roles involves determining foreign policy?
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CORRECT: chief diplomat
EXPLANATION: The President is the nation's chief diplomat and the main architect of American foreign policy. |
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What are the President's earnings, INCLUDING his expense allowance?
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CORRECT: $450,000
EXPLANATION: The President earns $400,000 a year plus a $50,000 expense allowance. |
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In which role does the President direct the executive branch of government?
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CORRECT: chief administrator
EXPLANATION: As chief administrator, the President heads the executive branch. |
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The President is the __________ when creating public policy.
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CORRECT: chief legislator
EXPLANATION: As chief legislator, the President sets the overall shape of the congressional agenda. |
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An amendment placed a limit on the number of terms a President could serve after the four-term tenure of what President?
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CORRECT: Franklin D. Roosevelt
EXPLANATION: FDR won four terms in office. |
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When deciding on the deployment of troops, the President is acting as
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CORRECT: commander in chief.
EXPLANATION: As commander in chief the President is in charge of the nation's armed forces. |
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What name describes the President's role as the ceremonial head of the government?
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CORRECT: chief of state
EXPLANATION: The President is chief of state, and a representative of the country and its people. |
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become President of the United States?
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CORRECT: have worked in public service for 4 years
EXPLANATION: There is no public service requirement. |
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As a "representative of all the people," the President is the
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CORRECT: chief citizen.
EXPLANATION: As chief citizen, the President is expected to represent all Americans. |
