Executive Branch Review

Which statement describes the Electoral College?

• Each state gets the same votes

• largest popular vote wins that states electoral votes

• winner of nations popular vote automatically wins election

• Electors choose the president before the general election.

If the President dies, the vice president will take over.  What person in next in line?

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Defense

• Speaker of the House

• President pro tempore of Senate

What presidential role would involve hosting the President of Germany to a White House Dinner?

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Executive

• Commander in Chief

Pardons are an example of what kind of Presidential powers?

• Implied

• Customary

• Emergency

• Expressed

Vetoing legislation, giving the State of the Union address, summoning Congress, and recommending legislation

• Presidential powers as commander in chief

• presidential powers as head of state

• Presidential powers in relation to Congress

• presidential powers as Chief Executive Officer

Speaking at a political rally in support of a candidate is an example of what presidential role?

• party leader

• head of state

• chief diplomat

• chief executive

Which government body conducts a trial to determine if a President has committed treason?

• Senate

• Cabinet

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

How are Executive Orders different from a law?

• They are not subject to judicial review

• They are not limited by Constitution

• They do not need Congress approval

• They are limited to military or foreign affairs.

Not one of the President expressed powers

• executive power

• commander in chief

• grant pardons

• executive orders

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

• United States Citizen from birth

• 40 years old

• United States Resident for the last 14 years

• 35 years old