Govt-Unit 5 Topic 1 Quiz Review

Which of the following are the requirements to qualify as a presidential candidate?

• The president must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the United States for at least 14 years

• The president must be at least 25 years old, and a resident of the United States for at least 7 years

• The president must be a natural-born citizen and a resident of the United States for at least 14 years

• The president must be at least 45 years old, and a resident of the United States for at least 10 years

According to the 22nd amendment, a president may serve how many terms in office?

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 3

Which of the following is NOT a limit on the president's power?

• reprieves and pardons for federal crimes only

• removable by impeachment

• prevented from engaging in foreign policy

• all powers granted to Congress and the judiciary

Which amendment helps define the rules of succession for both the presidency and the vice presidency?

• 23rd

• 25th

• 9th

• 16th

Who is next in line for the presidency if both the president and the vice president are unable to fulfill the duties of the office?

• The Attorney General

• The Secretary of State

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

To which part of the EOP (Executive Office of the President) does the following statement refer?

This is the largest organization in the EOP. It helps the president prioritize how the executive branch should function. Some of the responsibilities include: reviewing federal regulations, helping the executive branch communicate with Congress, and issuing orders from the president about what actions executive branch officials should take.

• Office of Management and Budget 

• White House Office

• National Security Council

• Council of Economic Advisors

What is a closed primary?

• only party members can vote for a candidate they want to run in the general election

• party members gather in groups and try to persuade as many other participants as possible to support their candidate

• all registered voters in that state can vote in any party’s primary regardless of their party preference

What is an open primary?

• only party members can vote for a candidate they want to run in the general election

• party members gather in groups and try to persuade as many other participants as possible to support their candidate

• all registered voters in that state can vote in any party’s primary regardless of their party preference

What is a caucus?

• only party members can vote for a candidate they want to run in the general election

• party members gather in groups and try to persuade as many other participants as possible to support their candidate

• all registered voters in that state can vote in any party’s primary regardless of their party preference

In the 2024 presidential election, Pennsylvania will have how many electoral votes?

• 18

• 2

• 16

• 19