Question

1. in the senate, debate can be ended to avoid a filibuster by

a. 51 votes
b. 50 votes
c. 67 votes
d. 60 votes

1. as chief executive of the united states, which of the following is the presidents job?

a. approve the annual budget proposed by congress
b. determine whether or not a law is unconstitutional
c. choose the governor of each state
d. carry out and enforce laws made by congress

1. the president of the united states lacks the power to do which of the following?

a. declare war
b. give a speech to congress
c. act as commander - in - chief of the armed forces
d. appoint heads of executive agencies, federal court judges, and ambassadors

1. as party leader, the president is expected to do which of the following?

i. give speeches in favor of party members running for office.
ii. attend fundraisers to generate money for the party.
iii. appoint members of congress from the same party.
a. ii and iii only.
b. i and ii only
c. iii only.
d. i only.

1. which of the following is an accurate comparison of the rules for debate used by the united states house of representatives and the united states senate?

a house of representatives: debate is unlimited; senate: debate is unlimited
b house of representatives: members can filibuster.; senate: members cannot filibuster
c house of representatives: debate is limited; senate: members can filibuster
d house of representatives: members cannot filibuster; senate: only the majority leader can filibuster

Explanation:

• Question 21: In the U.S. Senate, a cloture motion to end debate and stop a filibuster requires 60 votes.
• Question 22: As chief - executive, the President can carry out and enforce laws made by Congress. Approving the annual budget is mainly a congressional - executive negotiation process, determining constitutionality is for the courts, and the President doesn't choose state governors.
• Question 23: The power to declare war is vested in Congress, not the President. The President can give a speech to Congress, act as commander - in - chief of the armed forces, and appoint heads of executive agencies, federal court judges, and ambassadors.
• Question 24: As party leader, the President is expected to give speeches in favor of party members running for office and attend fundraisers for the party. The President cannot appoint members of Congress.
• Question 25: In the U.S. House of Representatives, debate is generally limited, while in the Senate, members can filibuster (unlimited debate) unless cloture is invoked.

Answer:

1. d. 60 votes
2. d. carry out and enforce laws made by Congress
3. a. Declare war
4. b. I and II only
5. c. House of Representatives: Debate is limited; Senate: Members can filibuster