Final Review Part 2 - Executive Branch

What are some of the presidential powers?

• Vetoing legislation, serving as commander-in-chief of the military, granting pardons, making treaties, appointing federal judges

• Declaring national holidays

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Regulating the stock market

How is the President elected in the United States?

• Through a popular vote

• Through the Electoral College system

• By winning a reality TV show competition

• By appointment from the previous President

What is the significance of the veto power held by the President?

• The significance of the veto power held by the President is to reject bills passed by Congress, preventing them from becoming law without a two-thirds majority override.

• The veto power grants the President authority to declare war

• The veto power enables the President to appoint Supreme Court Justices

• The veto power allows the President to create new laws without Congress approval

What are the qualifications to run for President?

• Must have a PhD

• Must be a professional athlete

• Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, be at least 35 years old, and have been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years.

• Must be a direct descendant of a former President

What role does the Electoral College play in the election process?

• The Electoral College determines the winner based on the number of states won

• The Electoral College is responsible for counting the votes in each state

• The Electoral College determines the outcome of the presidential election by casting votes based on the popular vote in each state.

• The Electoral College directly elects the President without considering the popular vote

What happens if the President is impeached and removed from office?

• The Speaker of the House will become President.

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will assume the role of President.

• The Vice President will assume the role of President.

• The Secretary of State will take over as President.

How many terms can a President serve?

• Unlimited terms

• Three terms

• Four terms

• Two terms

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits the President to two terms in office?

• The 12th Amendment

• The 22nd Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A simple majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate

• A two-thirds majority vote in the House of Representatives only

• A two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate

• A unanimous vote in the Senate only

What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the U.S. Presidential election?

• 270

• 538

• 100

• 435