Executive Branch Review

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for being president of the United States:

• Have prior experience in the U.S. government

• Must be born a U.S. citizen

• Have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years

• Must be at least 35 years old

In order to win a presidential election, a candidate must receive ____ electoral votes?

• 307

• 285

• 270

• 207

The number of electoral votes a state receives is based on:

• population

• number of senators

• number of representatives

• Both senators and representatives

If no candidate receives the majority of electoral votes, the President is chosen by:

• Congress

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• A new popular vote

Which of the following is a criticism of the electoral college after recent elections?

• The winner of the popular vote might not win the presidency

• It under represents the smaller states

• It predicts the presidency with certainty

• It is unconstitutional

A group of men and women that are the presidents' are also known as what?

• Chief of Staff

• The Advisory

• White House Counsel

• The Cabinet

All of the following are powers of the president except:

• Recommend Legislation

• Negotiate treaties with foreign nations

• Declare war

• Call special sessions of Congress

What are some of the Judicial duties of the President?

• Recommend laws

• Veto bills

• Make Supreme Court decisions

• Grant reprieves, pardons, and clemency

If the president vetoes a bill from Congress they are acting as:

• Party Chief

• Chief of State

• Chief Legislator

• Commander in Chief

If the president calls upon troops to stop a riot they are acting as:

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Executive

• Chief of Staff