Executive Branch

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

• You must be 35 years old

• You must be a US citizen from birth

• Prior experience in the US Government

• Lived in the US for 14 years

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

• 307

• 285

• 270

• 208

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

• Population

• # of senators

• # of representatives

• BOTH # of senators and # of representatives

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

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Popular Vote

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

• Under represents smaller states

• Identifies the winner of the presidency with certainty

• Unconstitutional

• Winner of popular vote might not win the presidency

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

• White House Counsel

• Cabinet

• Advisory

• Chief of Staff

All of the following are Presidential Power EXCEPT:

• Recommend Legislation

• Negotiate Treaties

• Declare War

• Call a Special Session to Congress

What are some of the judicial duties of the president?

• Grant reprieves, Pardons, and Clemency

• Recommend Laws

• Make Court decisions for the SC

• Veto Laws

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

• Chief Dipolmat

• Chief Legislator

• Party Chief

• Chief of State

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

• Chief Dipolmat

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State