Executive Branch Quiz

What is the main responsibility of the executive branch?

• Make laws

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

What is ONE qualification for becoming President?

• US citizen for at least 9 years

• Natural born citizen

• US citizen for at least 7 years

What is the age requirement for becoming a US President?

• 35

• 30

• 25

How long must you be a US resident for in order to become president?

• 12 years

• 10 years

• 14 years

Who are members of the executive branch?

• President, Vice President, and cabinet (advisors)

• Supreme Court Chief Justice and Lt. Justices

• Senators and House of Representatives

How long is the term for a President and Vice President?

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

Which key power of the president allows him or her to reject proposed bills?

• Veto power

• Treaty power

• Foreign policy power

What are examples of key powers belonging to the President in the executive branch?

• Judicial review and ruling on treason cases

• Appointing judges to the SC and pardoning people from crimes

• Proposing laws and amendments

Which key power means the President is in charge of the military?

• Justice of the Supreme Court

• Speaker of the House of Reps

• Commander in Chief

What are key powers belonging to the executive branch?

• Making treaties and handling foreign policy.

• Declaring war and proposing bills.

• Settling US cases and disputes between states.