Executive Branch Assessment final exam 4-23-23

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

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?

• It under represents the smaller states

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

• It identifies the winner of the presidency with certainty

• It is unconstitutional

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

• White House Counsel

• The Cabinet

• The Advisiory

• 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 Reprieves, Pardons, and clemency

• Recommend Laws

• Make court decisions for the Supreme Court

• Veto laws

If the president veto's a bill from congress, they are acting as:

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Legislator

• Party Chief

• Chief of State

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

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander-In-Chief

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State