Unit 2: Chapter 9 Section 1 The Roles of the President Review

Which article in the Constitution deals with the Executive Branch?

• l (1)

• ll (2)

• lll (3)

What does the executive branch do?

• elect the president
• make the laws
• enforces the laws
• decide if the laws are constitutional

How many 4 - year terms may the president serve?

• 2

• 3

• 4
• unlimited

According to the Constitution, to be President, you must be at least ____ years old.

• 25
• 30
• 35
• 40

According to the Constitution, the president must be:

• a citizen for 7 years
• a citizen for 9 years
• a natural born citizen
• a naturalized citizen for at least 14 years

The system of checks and balances limits the President's power in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

• The President can not make or introduce bills; only Congress can

• The Supreme Court can remove a President from office for wrong doing.

• The Senate must approve many presidential decisions, such as treaties and Supreme Court justices.

• The Supreme Court can decide whether actions taken by the President are allowed by the Constitution.

Answer explanation

The House of Representatives can bring Articles of Impeachment against the President for a wrongdoing. It is the job of the Senate to convict or acquit the President.

How often is the State of the Union Address given?

• monthly

• weekly

• annually (yearly)

Answer explanation

The State of the Union Address is an annual (yearly) message delivered by the president of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress near the beginning of each calendar year (typically the end of January).

The State of the Union Address is an annual message delivered by the president of the United States to _____________________ near the beginning of each calendar year on the current condition of the nation.

• only to the House of Representatives

• only to the Senate

• Both parts of Congress: The House of Representatives and the Senate

  AND to all viewers watching from home and abroad.

Answer explanation

This year (2022), President Biden addressed Congress and the nation on March 1, 2022. This is the latest time that a president has made the State of the Union address to Congress.

Which role is the President fulfilling when they enforce or carry out the laws of the nation?

• Chief Diplomat

• Legislative Leader

• Chief Executive

Which role is the President fulfilling when they make treaties (agreements) with other countries?

• Chief Diplomat

• Legislative Leader

• Chief Executive