Executive Branch Test

Power of the president to refuse (forbid) a bill

• veto

• executive order

• table

• pigeonhole

Which of the following is true of an executive order?

• must go through Congress

• must go through the Supreme Court

• has the force of law

• all of the given

The president's role as leader of the nation's armed forces...

• Chief of the Armed Forces

• Supreme Leader of the Armed Forces

• Chief Commander

• Commander in Chief

If the president were to welcome a foreign leader/official to the White House, this would be an example of what role?

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Executive

• Head of State

• none of the given

The president has the power to excuse a criminal from a crime. This is called a(an):

• pardon
• reprieve
• forgiveness
• pocket veto

What is a requirement of anyone who runs for the office of the President of the United States?

• He or she is at least 30 years old.

• He or she is a native-born citizen.

• He or she has a college degree.

• He or she is a member of a major political party.

How long is the term of the President of the United States?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How many terms is a president allowed to serve?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

To be President you must be at least ____ years old

• 25
• 30
• 35
• 40

Who takes over if the President cannot perform his job?

• vice president

• speaker of the house

• president pro tempore

• secretary of state