Glendale Community College » Political Science » Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics » Spring 2023

Question #1

Which of the following is an unintended consequence of the rise of the primary and caucus system?

A. The conventions have become more powerful than the voters.

B. Often incumbent presidents will fail to be renominated by the party.

C. Sometimes candidates unpopular with the party leadership reach the top.

D. Campaigns have become shorter and more expensive.

Question #2

The people who make up the modern president’s cabinet are the heads of the major federal departments and ________.

A. are selected base on the rules of patronage

B. must be confirmed by the Senate

C. once in office are subject to dismissal by the Senate

D. serve two-year terms

Question #3

Which of the following is an example of an executive agreement?

A. The president issues recommendations to the Department of Justice on what the meaning of a new criminal statute is.

B. The president changes a regulation on undocumented immigrant status without congressional approval.

C. The president negotiates an agreement with China and submits it to the Senate for ratification.

D. The president signs legally binding nuclear arms terms with Iran without seeking congressional approval.