US Executive Branch

“Executive Power shall be vested in a President”

-US Constitution, Article II

Based on this quote, what is a responsibility of the president?

• Look good on TV

• Enforce laws passed by congress

• Participate in a electoral college

• Visit schools

What are the requirements to be a president

• 25 years old, citizen of US, have a political party

• 35 years old, citizen of US, served in congress

• 35 years old, native citizen of US, resident of US for 14 years

• 30 years old, native citizen of US, have political experience

How does one become President in a general election?

• Win the popular vote

• Win the partisan vote

• Be appointed by congress

• Win the electoral college vote

The number of electoral votes each state has is equal to the number of...

• People who voted in the previous presidential election

• Square miles the state covers

• Registered voters it has

• U.S. Senators and Representatives the state has

What is the line of succession after the President and Vice President?

• President Pro Tempore of the Senate → Speaker of the House → Secretary of State

• Speaker of the House → President Pro Tempore of the Senate → Secretary of State

• Secretary of State → President Pro Tempore of the Senate → Speaker of the House

• President pro Tempore of the Senate → Secretary of State → Speaker of the House

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Vice President?

• Declare War

• Preside over Senate

• Approve laws when President is away

• Preside over the House of Representatives

What can a President do to a bill that he doesn't think will help the country if it passes in Congress?

• Writ of Habeas Corpus

• Veto

• E Plurbus Unim

• Resent Notion

Who is responsible for approving or confirming Presidential appointees for cabinet department heads and other top government offices?

• Congress

• Vice President

• Senate

• Supreme Court

What are examples of key powers belonging to the President in the executive branch?

• Judicial review and ruling on treason cases

• Appointing judges to the SC and pardoning people from crimes

• Proposing laws and amendments

President Jimmy John deploys troops abroad. What role of the President is President Jimmy John fulfilling by doing this?

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Executive

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of State