Executive Branch Quiz

Which of these is not a qualification for seeking the presidency?

• college graduate
• natural-born citizen
• at least 35 years old
• lived in United States at least 14 years

Who vetoes bills?

• The President
• The Supreme Court
• The Senate with a 2/3 vote
• The Office of Management and Budget

What is the term limit for Presidents?

• 3 terms - 4 year terms
• 1 term - 8 year terms
• technically there are no term limits, but most presidents will leave after 2 terms
• 2 terms - 4 year terms

Which is a power of the President as Commander in Chief?

• the power to declare war on another country
• the power to veto legislation
• the power to appoint the Secretary of State
• the power to deploy troops anywhere in the world if the United States is in danger.

What power of the President is the subject of this cartoon?

• the ordinance power
• the appointment power
• the removal power
• Veto power

President Nixon signing a treaty to limit nuclear arms production with the Soviet Union is an example of him fulfilling which presidential role?

• Chief of State
• Chief Diplomat
• Chief Executive
• Chief Policymaker

President Eisenhower urging congress to pass the National Highway Act is an example of him fulfilling which Presidential role?

• Chief of State
• Chief Diplomat
• Chief Executive
• Chief Policymaker

SAT Style Question: Based on the passage, which of the following best describes the role of the President in the United States?

• The President is responsible for making laws and ensuring their execution.
• The President has the power to remove any civil officer from office.
• The President is the commander-in-chief of the military and has the authority to grant pardons.
• The President is elected by the Congress and serves as the head of state.

SAT Style Question: Based on the passage, what is the purpose of Section 3 of Article II of the U.S. Constitution?

• To outline the qualifications and election process of the President
• To establish the President's role as commander-in-chief of the military
• To describe the President's responsibility to give information to Congress
• To explain the process of impeachment for the President and civil officers

SAT Style Question: According to the passage, what is required for the President to make treaties?

• Approval from the Senate by a two-thirds majority
• Consent from the Supreme Court
• Ratification by a majority of the House of Representatives
• Recommendation from the principal officers of the executive departments