The Executive Branch

The system we use to elect a president is called

• voting

• democracy

• electoral college

• popular vote

How many votes must a presidential candidate get in order to win the election?

• 435

• 100

• 270

• 538

How many total electoral votes are available?

• 535

• 100

• 270

• 538

Which of the following is NOT a power of the presidency?

• Commander-in-chief of the armed forces

• Grant pardons

• Execute laws

• Declare a law unconstitutional

Which of the following best fits the presidential power to veto?

• President can say "no" to a bill and prevent it from going into effect

• President can overturn a conviction and essentially wipe a person's criminal record clean

• President can suggest new legislation to congress

• None of the above

The President's ability to be in charge of all of the branches of the military is referred to as

• Chief Executive

• Big Hoss

• Commander-in-chief

• Five Star General

Who takes over if the president is unable to perform their duties?

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• President of the Senate

• Cabinet Members

Who takes over if the vice president is unable to perform their duties as president?

• President must remain in power

• Speaker of the House

• President of the Senate

• One of the 15 cabinet members

Who is third in line for the position of president?

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• President of the Senate

• Cabinet Members

Who is the current President of the United States?

• Donald Trump

• Joe Biden

• Kamala Harris

• Nancy Pelosi