Executive & Legislative Branches

The main job of the President is to

• make laws

• carry out laws

• choose electors

• take the oath of office

Each state is represented according to its population in which of the following?

• Judicial Branch

• House of Representatives

• The Senate

• Executive Branch

How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

Which is determined by the census that is taken every 10 years?

• Congressional district shape

• Congressional district size

• Number of House seats per state

• Number of Senate seats per state

How many Senators are serving in the Senate today?

• 22

• 50

• 100

• 435

In which house of Congress does each state have the same number of votes, no matter how large or small its population?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Each state district

• Each Senate committee

Which of the following is on the qualifications for membership in the House of Representatives...

• Candidates must be citizens of the US for at least 20 years

• Candidates must live in the state from which they are elected

• Candidates must have at least 2 years of political experience

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age

The President must be which of the following to qualify for office?

• No older than 65

• A general in the military

• A natural born US citizen

• A member of the US government for at least 15 years

Which of the following is not part of the Executive Branch?

• The Cabinet

• Speaker of the House

• The Secretary of State

• The Vice President

The President's role as the head of the armed forces is known as

• Chief Executive

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Legislator

• Commander in Chief