US Presidential Powers Quiz

Which of the following is a requirement to become the President of the United States?

• All of the above

• A person who is a natural born citizen

• At least 35 years old

• Been 14 years a resident within the United States

Which power granted to the President allows them to make treaties and grant pardons?

• Expressed Powers

• Commander in Chief

• Executive Agreements

• Declaration of War

Who has the authority to declare war in the United States?

• The Department of Defense

• The Supreme Court

• The Congress

• The President

How many declared wars has the United States had?

• 5

• 2

• 8

• 10

Which branch of the military is the largest in the United States?

• United States Marine Corps

• United States Air Force

• United States Navy

• United States Army

How much does the United States spend on the military?

• 800 Billion dollars

• 682 Billion dollars

• 600 Billion dollars

• 500 Billion dollars

What power does the President have in relation to domestic protection?

• Sending troops to restore public order

• Authorizing the use of nuclear weapons

• Engaging in domestic surveillance activities

• Overriding acts of Congress

Is the President above the law?

• It depends on the situation

• False

• Only in certain cases

• True

What power does the President have in dealing with other nations?

• Entering treaties

• All of the above

• Recognizing other countries

• Receiving ambassadors

What power does the President have in appointing and supervising executive officers?

• State of the Union address

• Appointment power

• Executive agreements

• Veto power