Class Update & Ch. 8 Study Guide

Wednesday, 3/25 (A-DAY) - EARLY RELEASE
Chapter 8 Study Guide handed out.  Students will be provided class time to work on it.  Due for a grade (15 POINTS) on Friday, 3/27.

Thursday, 3/26 (B-DAY)
Chapter 8 Study Guide handed out.  Students will be provided class time to work on it.  Due for a grade (15 POINTS) on Monday, 3/30.

Friday, 3/27 (A-DAY)
Chapter 8 Test on the Executive Branch (30 Questions, Multiple Choice)
Chapter 8 Study Guide Due

Monday, 3/30 (B-DAY)
Chapter 8 Test on the Executive Branch (30 Questions, Multiple Choice)
Chapter 8 Study Guide Due

Executive Branch Study Guide

Remember to review your notes, online textbook, activities, and your workbook. This is not all that is on the test.

1.     List the qualifications for becoming president.
2.     The president appoints cabinet members. Who must approve his appointees?
3.     What is the line of succession after the Vice President?
4.     List the different roles of the president
5.     Who has the power to officially declare war?
6.     What is the main job of the Executive branch?
7.     Where is the power of the Executive branch found in the Constitution?
8.     Why is the Chief of Staff important?
9.     What is the office of Management and Budget?
10.                        What does the 25th Amendment state?
11.                        What does the 22nd Amendment state?
12.                        How does the president affect the laws that Congress passes?
13.                        Who are members of the National Security Council?
14.                        The cabinet is made up of which 15 departments?
15.                        What is foreign policy?  What is domestic policy?
16.                         Explain the Bay of Pigs Invasion & the Cuban Missile Crisis:
17.                        Why did America become involved in World War II?
18.                        Why did America become involved in Vietnam and Korea?
19.                        Who holds the trial when the president has been impeached?
20.                        What role is given to the Vice President in the Constitution?
21.                        What is the Presidential Succession Act?
22.                        What are the four main goals of foreign policy?
23.                        What is the main function of the members of the cabinet?
24.                        The U.S. tried to stop the spread of _______ during the Cold War.