3.2 Choosing the President

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become President of the United States?

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must have lived in the United States for 14 years

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must have served in the military

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a constitutional requirement for becoming President of the United States?

• Must be a natural-born U.S. citizen

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must have resided in the U.S. for at least 14 years

• Must have served as a senator or governor

Open Ended

How has the diversity of presidential candidates changed over time in the United States?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are typical expenses in a modern presidential campaign?

• Advertising

• Staff salaries

• Travel

• All of the above

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Public support increases a president's influence with ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered essential leadership skills for presidents according to the lesson?

• Understanding the public

• Communication ability

• Ability to compromise

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a benefit provided to the President during their term?

• Lifetime pension

• Use of Air Force One

• Free medical care

• White House residence and staff

Fill in the Blank

The Vice President advises on national security as a member of the ___

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of presidential succession according to the Succession Act of 1947?

• Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate, Cabinet members

• Speaker of the House, Vice President, President pro tempore of the Senate, Cabinet members

• Vice President, President pro tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Cabinet members

• President pro tempore of the Senate, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Cabinet members

Multiple Choice

Which candidate won more electoral votes in the 2020 U.S. presidential election according to the map shown?

• Biden

• Trump

• Neither

• Both

Open Ended

Explain how the Electoral College system works and why a candidate needs at least 270 electoral votes to win the presidency.

Fill in the Blank

On ___, the Electoral College officially votes to elect the president.

Fill in the Blank

To be eligible to become President of the United States, a candidate must be at least ___ years old.