POL 102 Quiz 4
Chapters 8 & 9: The President, Executive Branch, and Bureaucracy
Multiple-Choice and Short Answer (worth 3 points each):
1. If a President neither signs nor vetoes a bill within ten working days and Congress remains in session, the bill becomes a law without the president’s signature. But if the President neither signs nor vetoes the bill within ten days and Congress adjourns, the bill is killed. This is known as the ______.
/ a. / Override/ b. / Pocket Veto
/ c. / Rider
/ d. / Protest
2. Article II of the United States Constitution defines very precisely and specifically exactly what the role and powers of the President should have, leaving little room for interpretation.
/ a. / true/ b. / false
3. The National Security Council (NSC), established in 1947, provides the President with valuable data and suggestions regarding domestic affairs.
/ a. / true/ b. / false
4. Executive departments are divided into bureaus based on functions, services, clients, or geography.
/ a. / true/ b. / false
5. As ______, the President can effectively endorse and campaign for party members and can be a formidable fundraiser.
/ a. / Chief of the party/ b. / Commander in Chief
/ c. / Chief Counsel
/ d. / Chief Leader
6 & 7. Name two presidential functions.
8. Implied powers refers to the argument that the constitutional framers gave the president certain implied powers in order to do what is necessary to preserve national security
/ b. / False
9 & 10. List two informal sources of power for the President.
11. The Supreme Court can never overrule a policy of the President even if it is determined the policy is unconstitutional.
/ a. / true/ b. / false
12. The ______amendment limits the President to two terms—providing an additional check and balance.
13. The Office of Management and Budget prepares the President’s annual budget and can prepares congressional testimony.
/ a. / true/ b. / false
14. The President of the United States is ______.
15. The Vice President of the United States is ______.
16. Presidential Structure varies from President to President
/ a. / true/ b. / false
(worth 2 points)
17. How many working days does the President have to sign a bill before it dies?