Presidential Requirements, Roles, and Powers

Which of the following correctly lists the constituitonal requirements to be president?

• be at least 40 years old, live in the U.S. 10 years, and be native born

• be at least 35 years old, be native born, and live in the U.S. 14 years

• be at least 35 years old, a naturalized citizen, and live in the U.S. 14 years

• be at least 25 years old, be native born, and live in the U.S. 5 years

One term for President lasts ________ years.

• 6

• 4

• 10

• 8

In order to become president, a candidate must win

• the popular vote

• at least 270 of 538 electoral votes

• all 538 electoral votes

• all of the big states

According to the 22nd amendment, a president

• is limited to 2 four year terms

• is limited to 3 four year terms

• is limited to 1 four year term

• has no term limits

According to the Constitution, the role of the Vice President is

• to lead the House of Representatives

• to lead the Senate and break a tie

• to tell Congress what laws to pass

• to create the federal budget

The 25th Amendment states that if the President dies in office or is temporarily unable to serve as President, the _____________ becomes President.

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• Pro-Tempore

• Secretary of State

According to the Presidential Succession Act, who follows the Vice President in the line of succession?

• Attorney General

• Speaker of the House

• Pro Tempore

• Secretary of State

As Chief Executive, the president's main job is to

• make the laws

• interpret the laws

• enforce the laws

• meet with foreign leaders

When appointing judges or cabinet members, the _________ must approve the appointment.

• House

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Vice President

A rule or command the president gives that has the power of law is called a(n)

• pardon

• reprieve

• executive order

• treaty