Executive Branch Assessment

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for being president of the United States: You must be at least 35 years old, You must be a United States’ citizen from birth, You have to have lived in the United States for 14 years

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Prior experience in the U.S. Government

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In order to win in a presidential election, a candidate must receive ___ electoral votes.

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270

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The number of electoral votes that a state receives is based on: Population, # of senators, # of members of house of representatives, both b and c

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both b and c

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If no candidate receives the majority of electoral votes, the President is chosen by

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the House of Representatives

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Which of the following is a criticism of the electoral college after recent elections? Options: It under represents the smaller states, The winner of the popular vote might not win the presidency, It identifies the winner of the presidency with certainty, It is unconstitutional

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The winner of the popular vote might not win the presidency

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A group of men and women that are the Presidents' advisers are also known as what?

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The Cabinet

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All of the following are powers of the president except: recommend legislation, negotiate treaties with foreign nations, declare war, call a special session of congress

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declare war

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What are some of the judicial duties of the president?

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Make court decisions for the Supreme Court

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If the president vetoes a bill from Congress, they are acting as: Chief Diplomat, Chief Legislator, Party Chief, Chief of State

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Chief Legislator

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If the president calls upon troops to stop a riot they are acting as:

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Commander-In-Chief