Executive Branch Quiz

According to the Constitution, what is the minimum age required for a person to be eligible to become the President of the United States?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

How many years must a presidential candidate have lived in the United States to be eligible for the presidency?

• At least 10 years

• At least 14 years

• At least 20 years

• At least 25 years

Who elects the President of the United States?

• The general population through direct vote

• The Senate

• The Electoral College

• The House of Representatives

Which of the following is NOT a requirement listed in the Constitution for a person to become president?

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must have lived in the country for at least 14 years

• Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States

• Must be a white male Protestant Christian

How many electors are there in the Electoral College?

• 270

• 538

• 100

• 435

What must a person get at least half of to win the presidential election?

• Total popular votes

• Electoral College votes

• State governor endorsements

• Congressional seats

Which amendment limited the number of presidential terms?

• Nineteenth Amendment

• Twenty-second Amendment

• Twenty-sixth Amendment

• Eighteenth Amendment

What is the annual salary of the President of the United States?

• $200,000

• $250,000

• $400,000

• $500,000

Why is it important for the nation to know the order of succession in the government?

• To ensure the Electoral College can choose the vice president

• To prepare for presidential elections

• To maintain continuity of government in case the president cannot serve

• To allow the vice president to lead the Senate

Which law, passed in 1947, clarified the line of succession after the vice president?

• The Electoral College Act

• The Presidential Succession Act

• The Vice Presidential Clarity Act

• The Executive Branch Act