Civics Midterm Study 2023

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

• You must be at least 35 years old
• You must be a United States’ citizen from birth
• Prior experience in the U.S. Government
• You have to have lived in the United States for 14 years

In order to win in a presidential election, a candidate must receive ___ electoral votes.

• 270
• 285
• 307
• 207

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

• population
• # of senators
• # of members of house of representatives
• both b and c

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

• White House Counsel
• The Cabinet
• The Advisory
• Chief of Staff

All of the following are powers of the president except:

• recommend legislation
• negotiate treaties with foreign nations
• declare war
• call a special session of congress

What are some of the judicial duties of the president?

• Grant pardons, amnesty, appoint federal judges
• Recommend laws
• Influence outcomes for the Supreme Court decisions
• Veto laws

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

• Chief Diplomat
• Chief Legislator
• Party Chief
• Chief of State

If the President meets with the Prime Minister of France he is acting in his role of:

• Chief Diplomat
• Commander-In-Chief
• Chief Executive
• Chief of State

If the POTUS meets with CEO'S regarding unemployment he is acting in what role?

• Chief Executive
• Chief of State
• Chief Diplomat
• Chief Guardian of the Economy

How many Presidents have been removed from office in the history of the United States?

• 0
• 2
• 4
• 5