Executive Branch

If the U.S. president and vice president are unable to serve, who becomes the chief executive officer of the country?

• The Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• The president pro tempore of the Senate.
• The Secretary of Defense.
• The secretary of commerce.

Why did the founding fathers create the Electoral College to select the nation's president?

• They did not want the state legislatures to select presidents because of the power of southern states.
• They did not want Congress to select the president because it would give the executive branch too much power.
• They wanted a buffer between Congress and the executive branch of government.
• They were not sure the people had the knowledge to make the best choice.

If the president dies this person takes over

• Speaker of the House

• First Lady

• President pro Tempore

• Vice President

How many terms can the president serve?

• one

• two

• three

• unlimited

How long is each presidential term?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

What role gives the President the ability to rule as head of all the branches of the military?

• Chief of State

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Citizen

• Commander in Chief

To be President you must be at least ____ years old

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40

To be president you must be

• a citizen for 7 years

• a citizen for 9 years

• a natural born citizen

• a citizen for 35 years

Which word means an order given by the president?

• executive order 
• department 
• Executive Branch 
• filibuster 

In what month do we vote for the President?

• October

• November

• December

• January