Executive Branch and Electing the President Quiz

What is the main job/duty of the executive branch?

• to make laws

• to enforce laws

• to go to war

• to interpret laws

What is NOT a formal requirement to be president?

• 35 yrs old

• 14 years of residency

• military service

• born a citizen

Which article in the Constitution deals with the Executive Branch?

• l

• ll

• lll

• VII

A President is limited to serving their ____ year term no more than ____ times (or 10 years max). This is outlined in the ____ Amendment.

• 2;2; 22

• 6;2; 25

• 4;2; 22

• 4;4; 25

How does the President “check” Congress? 

• clemency
• pardon
• veto
• reprieve

Which body has to approve all Presidential appointments and treaties?  

• Congress
• Senate
• House
• Supreme Court

Who are the leaders of the executive departments who advise the president?

• President

• Legislative Branch

• Parliament

• Cabinet

According to the Twenty-fifth Amendment, who follows the vice president in succession order to the presidency?

• secretary of defense

• speaker of the house

• secretary of state

• attorney general

To be elected president, a candidate MUST win

• The popular vote

• The special election

• The electoral vote

• The party's nomination

Who is responsible for breaking a tie vote in the United States Senate?

• Majority whip

• Vice President

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House