Three Branches of Government

Which one is NOT a formal qualification to be President of the United States?  

• born a US citizen
• at least 35 years old
• a resident of the US at least 14 years
• a college degree

To be President you must be at least ____ years old

• 25
• 30
• 35
• 40

How many electoral votes is needed for Presidency?

• 280
• 275
• 270
• 300

What role gives the President the ability to rule as head of all the branches of the military?  

• Chief of State
• Chief Diplomat
• Chief Citizen
• Commander in Chief

What role gives the President the ability to host the first pitch in a baseball game in the World Seriess?

•  Commander in Chief
• Chief of Foreign Policy
• Chief of State
• Chief Executive

Which role does the President perform when speaking at a political rally in support of a candidate running for Congress?

• Party Leader
• Head of State
• Chief Diplomat
• Chief Executive

Which department has the primary function to manage the armed forces?

• Department of State
• Department of Defense
• Department of Justice
• Department of the Interior

What is the President’s annual speech to Congress called?

• State of the Union
• Congressional Address
• Legislative Mandate
• Executive Order

The President gets to choose or appoint all of the following people EXCEPT

• members of Congress
• ambassadors
• cabinet members
• federal judges

How does an Executive Order differ from a law?

• Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review.
• Executive Orders are not limited by the Constitution.
• Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.
• Executive Orders are limited to military and foreign affairs.