Executive/Judicial Branch Unit Test

Which of the following choices is the correct order of the presidential line of succession?

• Vice President, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State, President pro tempore of the Senate
• Secretary of State, Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate
• Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State
• President pro tempore of the Senate, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State

What is the minimum age to run for U.S. President?

• 18
• 35
• 25
• 40

How many terms can a U.S. President serve?

• 2 terms of four years

• there is no limit

• 3 terms of four years

• 1 term of four years

Which of the following is a role specifically given to the U.S. Vice President?

• Serve as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
• Serve as the President of the House of Representatives
• Serve as the Secretary of State
• Serve as the Head of the Senate

Which of the following are powers given to the President in the U.S. Constitution?

• all of these

• appoint federal judges

• commander-in-chief of the military

• grant pardons

What is the role of the President's cabinet?

• To serve as the President's personal assistants
• To oversee the President's social media accounts
• To make all the decisions for the President
• To advise the President and help implement policies

Which of the following is the newest U.S. cabinet department?

• Department of Education
• Department of Defense
• Department of Justice
• Department of Homeland Security

What event led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security?

• World War II
• Vietnam War

• The Cold War
• September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

How many Justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 3
• 12
• 9
• 5

How long is the term for a U.S. Federal Judge?

• for life
• 4 years
• 10 years
• 8 years