Executive Branch of Federal Government

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• a librarian

• the President

• President pro tempore

• Speaker of the House

The President is responsible for implementing and _____the laws written by Congress

• enforcing

• passing

• defining

Who directly elects the president in a general election? (hint: this is the only election elected this way)

• the executive branch

• Congress

• Electoral College

• the people

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 270

• 1135

• 720

• 2/3 vote

According the the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution, how many terms may a president serve?

• 2 terms

• 4 terms

• 5 terms

• 6 terms

If something were to happen to the president, who would be next in line for the presidency?

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Speaker of the House

• President Pro Tempore

• Vice President

Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be president of the United States?

• 35 years old

• 30 years old

• natural-born citizen

• resident of the U.S. for 14 years

Which article of the Constitution explains the structure and function of the executive branch and the president?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

What is the group of president appointed members who help the president make important decisions?

• Congress

• Cabinet

• Bench

• Shelf

How many years are one term for the presidency?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years