Executive Branch

The body of people created by the Constitution to formally elect the President is called the:

• Electoral Fortress

• Electoral College

• Electoral Ballot

• Electoral Committee

The ballots cast by the members of the Electoral College in December, are finalized in which month?

• January

• March

• November

• December

How many total Electoral votes are there?

• 550

• it changes yearly

• 538

• 500

Which Amendment to the Constitution allowed residents of the District of Columbia to vote?

• the 14th

• the 23rd

• the 22nd

• the 21st

Which of these are NOT a requirement to become President?

• Must be at least 35 years old.

• Must be from the Green Party.

• Must be a natural born U.S. citizen.

• Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.

One of the Presidential duties is to be a leader of the nation's military forces.​ (a)  

• True
• False

Match the following Presidential duties to their explanation:

• makes treaties & visits other countries

• Chief Executive

• symbol of America & the U.S. Government

• Chief Diplomat

• makes sure all laws are enforced

• Chief of State

• can introduce bills and veto bills

• Chief Legislator

• head of federal government

• Chief Administrator

What was the 25th amendment?

• Established an order of succession.

• Created an emergency plan.

• Established who was the most important.

• Established which party was most important.

Reorder the following

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

• President pro tempore of the Senate

• Secretary of Treasury

• Secretary of State

Choose ALL of the options that are main duties of the Vice President.

• serve as President of the Senate

• Cast a tie breaking vote

• Make decisions on foreign treaties.

• Take over the presidency if the President dies.