Topic: American Government

Look at the attachment. Answer the correct answer to each question. This is for an American Government class. Thanks.
Question 1 of 10    10.0 Points
Executive privilege is defined as:

A. A rule issued by the president that has the effect of law.

B. The ability of the president alone to withhold information from or refuse to appear before Congress.

C. The ability of the president and executive officials to withhold information from or refuse to appear before Congress or the courts.

D. A right provided to the President specified in the U.S. Constitution.

Question 2 of 10    10.0 Points
The term Iron Triangle refers to:

A. A three-way alliance among legislators, bureaucrats, and interest groups to make or preserve policies that benefit their respective interests.

B. A three-way alliance among the services, defense contractors, and interest groups to make or preserve policies that benefit their respective interests.

C. When the same party controls the White House and the Congress, a three-way alliance among the President, the Speaker of the House, and Senate Majority leaders that allows for speedy passage of legislation.

D. A three-way alliance among the United States, Great Britain, and Canada to make or preserve an trade policy that benefits their economies.

Question 3 of 10    10.0 Points
Checks and Balances is the term that refers to the relationship between the 3 Branches and how each one has powers to ensure that the other 2 do not abuse their powers. What is the ultimate check on the Presidency?

A. Veto

B. Usurpation of power

C. Legislative oversight

D. Impeachment

Question 4 of 10    10.0 Points
All of the following serve at the pleasure of the President and can be dismissed at any time, EXCEPT:

A. the White House Chief of Staff.

B. the Secretary of State.

C. the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.

D. the White House Press Secretary.

Question 5 of 10    10.0 Points
Long-time government employees (most higher managers in federal agencies) have an advantage over the President in the policymaking process. The primary reason is that they:

A. control the budget process.

B. have an independence from the President that is guaranteed by the Constitution.

C. usually have more experience in the Executive Branch and know how government really works.

D. have better access to the media than the President.

Question 6 of 10    10.0 Points
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be elected President?

A. Must have the support of a political party.

B. Must be at least 35 years old.

C. Must be a naturally born citizen.

D. Must have been a resident in the U.S. for at least 14 years.

Question 7 of 10    10.0 Points
The policy-making process involves:

A. Agenda building, policy implementation, and policy review.

B. Agenda building, policy formulation, policy adoption, policy implementation, and policy review.

C. Policy formulation, policy adoption, policy implementation.

D. Agenda formulation, policy adoption, policy implementation.