Executive Branch

The ceremonial head of the government of the United States, the symbol of all the people of the nation.

• Chief of State

• Chief Executive

• Chief Administrator

• Chief Diplomat

Who plays a key role in formulating the nation's public policy?

• Chief of State

• Chief Legislator

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Executive

Who is primarily responsible for shaping the United States' interactions with other nations?

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Administrator

• Chief of Party

• Chief Diplomat

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits the number of terms a President can serve?

• 20th

• 21st

• 22nd

• 23rd

Which role of the President involves overseeing the military operations and making key defense decisions?

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Diplomat

The Electoral College

• functions as a ceremonial body with no real power

• ensures that each state's electoral votes are distributed proportionally

• requires a candidate to win the popular vote to become president

• allocates electoral votes based on the population of each state, with a total of 538 votes available

The group of individuals who have the right to participate in an election by casting their votes is referred to as

• Platform

• Electorate

• Representatives

• Congress

Most of the Framers were against electing the President through a direct popular vote because they...

• Believed that voters across such a vast nation would lack sufficient information about the candidates to make an informed choice.

• Were concerned about the potential for extensive electoral fraud in a nationwide vote

• Thought the typical voter might opt not to participate in the election

• Lacked the technological means to swiftly tally a nationwide vote

What is one of the constitutional responsibilities of the Vice President of the United States?

• oversee the Department of Justice.

• lead the House of Representatives.

• serve as the President of the Senate.

• appoint federal judges.

According to the Constitution, what is one of the requirements to become the president of the United States?

• be a natural-born citizen of the United States

• be at least 30 years of age

• have served in the military

• have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years