Executive Branch Test

Your LAST name (Last name only please!)

Which of the following is an example of Independent Regulatory Commission?

• The National Security Council (NSC)
• The Postal Service
• The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
• The U.S. Marines

Which of the following is an example of a government corporation?

• Office of Management and Budget
• The Environmental Protection Agency
• Amtrak
• McDonald's

Which amendment allows the president to temporarily transfer power to the Vice President?

• 14th Amendment
• 12th Amendment
• 25th Amendment
• 36th Amendment

North Dakota has only 1 member in the House of Representatives. Therefore, how many electoral college votes does that state have?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which of the following is a reason why the founding fathers developed the electoral college?

• They wanted the electoral college to be a "check" on the president's power
• They wanted the electoral college to educate the masses about the candidates
• They wanted the electoral college to ensure that all votes were counted equally
• They wanted the electoral college to be a safeguard between the president and the people

The President must be at least ____ years old.

• 25
• 30
• 35
• 75

How long is the term of a U.S. President (in years)?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• Life

Which Amendment limits the President to two terms?

• 12
• 22
• 25
• 27

What is the annual salary of the U.S. President?

• $250,000
• $400,000
• $1,000,000
• Nothing