Ch. 13: The Presidency

According to the Constitution what age does a President have to be?

• 21
• 40
• 30
• 35

Which amendment limits presidents to have two terms?

• 19
• 22
• 21
• 20

In order to impeach a president, it takes a 

• 2/3 vote in the  House of Representatives
• 2/3 vote in the Senate
• A majority vote in the House of Representatives
• A majority vote of the Senate

In order to convict and remove an impeached president, it takes

• 2 to make a thing go right.
• a majority vote in the Senate
• 2/3 vote of the Senate
• 2/3 vote in the House

The 25th Amendment, ratified in 1967, 

• created a means for selecting a new Vice President should the office become vacant.
• Made the voting age 18.
• limited the President to 2 terms.
• provided for the direct election of the President by the people

The Executive Power of the government is discussed in which part of the Constitution?

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Article IV

The 2 oldest Cabinet Departments are

• Treasury and Justice
• State and Treasury
• State and Defense
• Education and State

Which of the following best describes the role of the First Lady?

• It is not an official title or office.
• The First Lady is in charge of the White House staff.
• The First Lady is an advocate for Equal Rights.
• The First Lady makes sure you eat right.

The Pocket Veto can be used only when

• Congress is in session.
• Congress is adjourned.
• when a new president is about to take office.
• the President forgets about the bill.

How can Congress override a Presidential veto?

• A majority vote in both houses of Congress.
• A majority vote in the House of Representatives.
• 2/3 vote by both houses of Congress.
• 2/3 vote by the Senate.