Executive Branch

John is running for the President of the United States. What are the three constitutional requirements he must meet?

• John must be 35, a US Citizen, and a resident for 14 years

• John must be 35, a natural born citizen, and a resident of 14 years

• John must be 35 and no older than 75, a US citizen, and a resident

• John must be 30, a natural born citizen, and a resident for 9 years

In a presidential election debate, the moderator asked the candidates about their roles if they were elected. All candidates agreed on the following roles except one. Which one is it?

• Being the main spokesperson of the government

• Being the leader of their political party

• Being the primary author of legislation

• Representing the interests of all citizens

The head of the executive branch is (a)  

• the vice president
• the chief justice
• the president
• the president pro tempore

Imagine you are watching a live session of the Senate and there is a tie on a crucial bill. Who would be responsible for casting the tie-breaking vote?

• President

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Diplomat

Imagine you are in a government office. Who would be the person working for executive departments that implements or enforces laws?

• Diplomat

• Ambassador

• Party Leader

• Bureaucrat

When President Smith is on a nationwide tour, endorsing the campaigns of fellow democrats or republicans who are running for various positions, which role is he fulfilling?

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

• Party Leader

The Pendleton Act changed the process for employment in this system. Applicants must take an exam to prevent corruption and improve competency

• Treasury

• Justice

• Civil Service

• Whistleblower

Imagine a catastrophic event where both the President and Vice President are no longer alive. Who would be the next person to take over the presidency according to the line of succession?

• Speaker of the House

• President Pro Tempore

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

The difference between the White House staff and Cabinet Secretaries is that the Cabinet members must be confirmed by....

• The Senate

• The House

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

The president is fulfilling this role when he must receive approval from the Senate to sign treaties

• Chief Legislator

• Party Leader

• Chief Diplomat

• Head of State