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    What position does the U.S. President hold relative to the Armed Forces?

    • Commander-In-Chief
    • Vice President
    • Six-Star General
    • Secretary Of Defense
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  • 2. 

    Who has the power to impeach the U.S. President?

    • Vice President

    • Senate Majority Leader

    • Supreme Court

    • House Of Representatives

    Correct Answer
    A. House Of Representatives
    Explanation
    The House of Representatives has the power to impeach the U.S. President. Impeachment is the process by which a president can be charged with serious misconduct. The House of Representatives has the sole authority to initiate impeachment proceedings by bringing formal charges against the president. If a majority of the House votes in favor of impeachment, the president is impeached. However, impeachment alone does not remove the president from office. The Senate then holds a trial to determine whether the president should be removed from office, with a two-thirds majority vote required for conviction.

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    What happens to a bill if the President vetoes it?

    • It Goes To The Cabinet

    • It Goes Back To Congress

    • It Goes To The Supreme Court

    • It Becomes A Law

    Correct Answer
    A. It Goes Back To Congress
    Explanation
    If the President vetoes a bill, it means that they have rejected it and do not support it becoming a law. In this case, the bill goes back to Congress, where it was originally introduced. Congress then has the opportunity to reconsider the bill and potentially override the President's veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This allows Congress to have another chance to pass the bill into law, even if the President initially vetoed it.

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  • 4. 

    President George W. Bush married Laura Bush in what year?

    • 1975

    • 1981

    • 1979

    • 1977

    Correct Answer
    A. 1977
    Explanation
    President George W. Bush married Laura Bush in 1977. This is the correct answer because it is the only option provided that matches the year of their marriage.

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    When a President makes a treaty with another country, who must approve it for it to be in force?

    • The House Of Representatives

    • The American People

    • 50% Of Congress

    • 2/3 Of The Senate

    Correct Answer
    A. 2/3 Of The Senate
    Explanation
    In the United States, when a President makes a treaty with another country, it must be approved by 2/3 of the Senate for it to be in force. The Senate plays a crucial role in the treaty-making process as they have the power to ratify or reject treaties. This requirement ensures that there is a broad consensus and support for the treaty among the Senators before it becomes binding. The House of Representatives and the American people do not have the authority to approve treaties, although they may express their opinions and concerns during the process.

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    What is the middle name of former U.S. Vice-President Walter Mondale?

    • Fitzgerald

    • Frederick

    • Folsom

    • Fritz

    Correct Answer
    A. Frederick
    Explanation
    The middle name of former U.S. Vice-President Walter Mondale is Frederick.

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  • 7. 

    Which of these choices is a George W. Bush appointed budget director?

    • Morgan Withall

    • Dick Cheney

    • Mitch Daniels

    • Condoleezza Rice

    Correct Answer
    A. Mitch Daniels
    Explanation
    Mitch Daniels is the correct answer because he was appointed as the budget director by George W. Bush.

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    Who approves the nation's budget?

    • The Speaker Of The House

    • The American People

    • The President

    • Congress

    Correct Answer
    A. Congress
    Explanation
    Congress approves the nation's budget. As per the United States Constitution, the power of the purse lies with Congress, specifically the House of Representatives and the Senate. The President proposes a budget, but it is ultimately up to Congress to review, modify, and approve the budget. This ensures a system of checks and balances, allowing the legislative branch to have control over the allocation of funds and make decisions in the best interest of the nation.

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    Which U.S. President was on the U.S. $100,000 bill?

    • Woodrow Wilson

    • Harry Truman

    • Warren G. Harding

    • Franklin Pierce

    Correct Answer
    A. Woodrow Wilson
    Explanation
    Woodrow Wilson is the correct answer because he was the 28th President of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. Although the U.S. $100,000 bill is not commonly circulated, it does exist and features a portrait of Woodrow Wilson. The bill was mainly used for transactions between Federal Reserve Banks and was never released to the public. Wilson's presidency was marked by significant events such as World War I and the establishment of the League of Nations.

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  • 10. 

    Who was the youngest Vice-President of the United States?

    • Al Gore

    • Richard Nixon

    • Aaron Burr

    • Gerald Ford

    Correct Answer
    A. Richard Nixon
    Explanation
    Richard Nixon was the youngest Vice-President of the United States. He served as the Vice-President under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961. Nixon was 40 years old when he assumed office, making him the youngest person to hold the position at that time. He later went on to become the 37th President of the United States.

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    In 2006, who replaced Andrew Card as white house chief of staff after his resignation?

    • John Podesta

    • Erskine Bowles

    • Josh Bolten

    • Leon Panetta

    Correct Answer
    A. Josh Bolten
    Explanation
    Josh Bolten replaced Andrew Card as White House Chief of Staff in 2006 after Card's resignation.

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  • 12. 

    What song did former Attorney General John Ashcroft sing at a 2002 press conference?

    • Freedom

    • America The Beautiful

    • The Star-Spangled Banner

    • Let The Eagle Soar

    Correct Answer
    A. Let The Eagle Soar
    Explanation
    Former Attorney General John Ashcroft sang "Let The Eagle Soar" at a 2002 press conference. This song became notable as it was a patriotic anthem that Ashcroft wrote himself and performed in public. The lyrics of the song express a strong sense of national pride and love for America, making it a fitting choice for a press conference held by a former Attorney General.

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  • 13. 

    Who was the first Democrat President after the Civil War?

    • Woodrow Wilson

    • Grover Cleveland

    • Benjamin Harrison

    • James Garfield

    Correct Answer
    A. Grover Cleveland
    Explanation
    Grover Cleveland was the first Democrat President after the Civil War because he served as the 22nd and 24th President of the United States. He was elected as President in 1884, four years after the end of the Civil War. Cleveland's presidency marked a shift in power from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party, making him the first Democrat to hold the office since the war.

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    Which President vetoed the Taft-Hartley Act?

    • Harry S. Truman

    • Dwight D. Eisenhower

    • William Howard Taft

    • Herbert Hoover

    Correct Answer
    A. Harry S. Truman
    Explanation
    Harry S. Truman is the correct answer because he vetoed the Taft-Hartley Act. This act was passed by Congress in 1947 and aimed to restrict the power of labor unions. Truman vetoed the act because he believed it violated workers' rights and was an infringement on their freedom of association. However, his veto was overridden by Congress, and the Taft-Hartley Act became law despite his objections. Truman's veto and subsequent override highlight the tension between labor and management during this period and Truman's commitment to protecting workers' rights.

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    Who was President William McKinley's Vice President during his first term?

    • James Schoolcraft Sherman

    • Garret Augustus Hobart

    • Charles Curtis

    • Theodore Roosevelt

    Correct Answer
    A. Garret Augustus Hobart
    Explanation
    Garret Augustus Hobart was President William McKinley's Vice President during his first term.

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