The Presidency

In which article of the U.S. Constitution is leadership of the executive branch authorized?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

A candidate for president must be

• a senator, representative, or governor

• at least a high school graduate

• at least 35 years old

• a Christian

Which amendment to the US Constitution limits the number of terms a president may serve?

• 1st Amendement

• 12th Amendment

• 20th Amendement

• 22nd Amendment

In the event of the president's death or resignation, who would be next in line to become president?

• the vice-president

• the Secretary of State

• the Secretary of Defense

• the Speaker of the House of Representative

A political party's presidential candidate is selected by

• delegates at the party's national convention

• majority vote in a primary election

• members of the Electoral College

• majority vote in general election

Presidents are elected

• directly, by eligible voters

• indirectly, by the Electoral College

• indirectly, by the state legislatures

• indirectly, by members of Congress

The process by which a president is removed from office starts with

• proportional representaion

• first-past-the-post election

• apportionment

• impeachment

Which of the following presidential powers is NOT found in the Constitution?

• the power of veto

• the power of appointment

• leadership of a political party

• commander-in-chief of the armed forces

Federal judges, executive officers, and ambassadors are all appointed by the president, subject to the confirmation of

• the House of Representatives

• the Supreme Court

• the Senate

• popular vote

Which of the following is a constitutional check on the president's powers?

• the power to veto a law

• the power to override a veto

• both A and B

• neither A nor B