US Government Structure Quiz
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Among other requirements, the Constitution states that the President must be at least

  • 25 years old
  • 35 years old (correct)
  • 30 years old
  • 40 years old
  • Deficit spending occurs when the federal government wants to

  • increase surpluses in the budget
  • strengthen local and state governments
  • lower the national debt
  • fund programs without raising taxes (correct)
  • Most of the Framers opposed choosing the President by popular vote because

  • They did not have the technology to count a national vote quickly
  • They did not think voters in such a large country would be able to learn enough about the candidates to make an informed decision (correct)
  • They feared there would be widespread fraud if a national vote was allowed
  • They believed the average voter was not sufficiently interested in a national politics to take a responsible role in a presidential election
  • Issuing passports and visas is the responsibility of which of the following?

    <p>Department of State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the President calls a meeting of the entire cabinet, he or she is mainly exercising the role of

    <p>Chief administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sending food to disaster victims in another country is an example of which of the following?

    <p>Humanitarian assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Constitutional Requirements for President

    • The President must be at least 35 years old.

    Deficit Spending

    • Deficit spending occurs when the government spends more than it collects in revenue, aiming to fund programs without increasing taxes or lower national debt.
    • Most of the Founders opposed direct election by popular vote, citing concerns about technology, widespread fraud, voter engagement in national politics, and the ability of voters in a large country to make informed decisions.

    Issuing Passports and Visas

    • The Department of State is responsible for issuing passports and visas.

    Presidential Cabinet Meetings

    • When the president calls a meeting of the entire cabinet, the president is predominantly acting as chief administrator.

    Humanitarian Assistance

    • Sending food to disaster victims in another country is an example of humanitarian assistance.

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    Test your knowledge on the constitutional requirements for the President, the implications of deficit spending, and the processes involved in issuing passports and conducting cabinet meetings. This quiz also covers historical perspectives on presidential selection methods and humanitarian assistance policies.

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