Article 2 of U.S. Constitution

The President of the U.S. is elected to a ____ year term.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

The 22nd Amendment limits the president to ____ terms.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The minimum qualifications to serve as President of the U.S. include:

• be a natural born citizen; be at least 25 years old

• live in the U.S. for at least 10 years; be at least 35 years old; be a citizen

• be at least 35 years old; be a natural born citizen; have lived in the U.S. at least 14 years

• there are no minimum requirements. Anyone can run for president.

Each state has a number of electoral votes equal to:

• 25

• the number of legislative districts

• one-half the population

• the number of representatives in the House + 2 Senators

A candidate must receive a minimum of ______ electoral votes to win an election.

• 150

• 225

• 270

• 300

The candidate who receives the largest number of popular votes

is awarded the electoral votes from that state.

• True

• False

A president can be impeached for what reasons?

• treason

• bribery

• perjury

• high crimes and misdemeanors

• none of the above

What are 4 duties of the President?

• Appoints federal judges; creates courts; hosts dinner parties for special visitors; makes coins

• Pardons criminals; declares war; collects taxes; regulates currency

• Commander-in-chief of the army; declare war; visits other countries; writes laws

• Commander-in-chief of the armed forces; pardon criminals; make treaties with other nations; appoints federal judges and other members of the government

What body assists the President in running the major departments of the federal government?

• Senate

• cabinet

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

If the President is unable to perform his duties, who assumes the responsibility?

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Secretary of State

• The First Lady