Unit 3 Exam: Executive Branch

The qualifications for becoming president are set forth by

• Each political party
• The US Constitution
• Congress
• Members of the cabinet

All of the following are departments of the executive branch EXCEPT the Department of...

• Housing and Urban Development
• Agriculture
• Aeronautics and Space
• Homeland Security

As commander in chief of the armed forces, the president

• Leads forces into battle
• Can send US troops abroad
• Can determine what money to spend
• Can declare war on another nation

At what event does a president take an oath and officially become president?

• Presidential Gala
• State of the Union Address
• There is not event
• Inauguration

Under the Constitution...

• Only Congress can declare war
• The president and Congress must declare war together
• Only the president can declare war
• The president's cabinet must approve all war declarations

The president suggests new programs and policies and updates the government in a annual joint session called the....

• State of the Union Address
• Judicial Address
• Address to the Joint Chiefs of Staff
• Presidential Candidate Speech

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the US President?

• Natural-born
• College Education
• 14 consecutive years living in the US
• 35 years of age

According to the 22nd Amendment, the president can have...

• Two 4-year terms
• Four 2-year terms
• Six 2-year terms
• Unlimited reelections (like Congress)

As Commander in Chief, the president's role includes:

• Leader of the country
• Leader of the executive branch
• Leader of the military
• Leader of his/her political party

Presidential power to deny a bill written by Congress:

• Executive order
• Mandate
• Veto
• Pardon