Executive Branch Test Review

Which of the following is a requirement to be the President of the United States?

• 35 years old

• 25 years old

• Live in the United States for 6 years

If the president pro tempore became president, which of the following would be correct?

• The president & vice president have died, resigned or been removed from office.

• The vice president has became president.

• The President is out of the country

• The president, vice president, and Speaker of the House had died, resigned, or been removed from office.

What is the yearly speech that the president gives to Congress on what’s happening in America?

• State of the Union Address

• Supreme Court Address

• United States Speech

If the President carries out the role of Chief Executive, what is he doing?

• Runs various agencies and organizations in the federal government; issue executive orders

• Ceremonial leader of the government

If the President carries out the role of Chief of State, what is he doing?

• Ceremonial leader of our US Government; lights the national Christmas lights or throws out the first pitch of the major league baseball season

• Head of operations of our US military

• Leader of his or her political party

• Head of the cabinet; issues executive orders

Commander in Chief

• Responsible for the operations of the US military and the overall security of the United States

• Works with Congress to pass legislation

• Ceremonial leader of the United States

If the President carries out the role of Chief Diplomat, what is he doing?

• President oversees foreign policy, talks with foreign leaders, and negotiates treaties

• Ceremonial leader of the United States

• Works with Congress to establish a federal budget

If the President carries out the role of Chief Economist, what is he doing?

• President works with Congress to establish a federal budget

• Leader of his or her political party

• Ceremonial Leader of the United States

If the President carries out the role of Chief of Party, what is he doing?

• Leader of his or her political party

• Works to inform, inspire, and comfort the American people

• Works with his or her Cabinet; issues Executive Orders

If the President carries out the role of Chief Citizen, what is he doing?

• President works to relate with citizens; works to inform, inspire, and comfort the American people

• President works with Congress to pass legislation

• Travels to foreign countries and discusses foreign conflicts