1.

Which department did the President help create to protect the nation from terrorism?

(1 point)

ACentral Intelligence Agency

BNational Security Agency

CDepartment of State

DDepartment of Homeland Security

2.

Under which part of the executive branch would Amtrak be classified?

(1 point)

AExecutive Office of the President

Bexecutive departments

Cindependent agencies

Dstaff agencies

3.

Which agency regulates food safety in the country?

(1 point)

ADepartment of Commerce

BFood and Drug Administration

CDepartment of Agriculture

DEnvironmental Protection Agency

4.

How does the U.S. decide to have diplomatic relations with another nation?

(1 point)

APresident recognizes foreign government

BPresident recognizes foreign government, with approval of the Senate

CPresident recognizes foreign government, with approval of the House

DPresident recognizes foreign government, with approval of the House and Senate

5.

Why did George Bush serve as 43rd president of the United States when Al Gore won the popular vote?

(1 point)

ABush won more Electoral College votes.

BBush was elected by the House of Representatives.

CBush was elected by the Senate.

DBush assumed the presidency through the rules of presidential succession.