Qualifications for President of the United States

What are the three formal qualifications required to run for the office of President of the United States according to the Constitution?

• Must be at least 35 years old, a resident for 14 years, and a natural-born citizen

• Must have a law degree, be at least 30 years old, and a resident for 10 years

• Must be at least 40 years old, a resident for 20 years, and have political experience

• Must be a natural-born citizen, have a college degree, and be at least 35 years old

Which of the following is NOT listed as an informal qualification common to past presidents?

• Protestant religion

• Attractive family

• College-educated with degrees in law or business

• Must be a natural-born citizen

According to the 22nd Amendment, what is the maximum number of years a President may serve?

• 8 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

• No limit, as long as they are re-elected

If a President cannot complete their term and there are two years or less remaining, how many more terms can the Vice President run for as President?

• One more term

• Two more terms

• Three more terms

• Cannot run for President again

If a President cannot complete their term and there are more than two years remaining, how many more terms can the Vice President run for as President?

• One more term

• Two more terms

• Three more terms

• Cannot run for President again

What happens if a President dies, is disabled, or is impeached according to the presidential succession scheme?

• The Secretary of State becomes President.

• The Speaker of the House becomes President.

• The Vice President becomes President.

• The Chief Justice becomes President.

When was the 20th Amendment of the United States Constitution ratified?

• 1923

• 1933

• 1951

• 1967

What limitation on presidential terms was established by the 22nd Amendment?

• No person can be elected to more than three four-year terms as President.

• No person can be elected to more than two four-year terms as President.

• No person can be elected to more than one four-year term as President.

• There is no limitation on the number of terms a person can serve as President.

What does the 25th Amendment address in more detail?

• Presidential election procedures

• Presidential term limits

• Presidential succession

• Presidential powers during war

When was the 12th Amendment ratified and what does it provide for?

• Ratified in 1804, it provides for the election of the President and the Vice President by the Electoral College.

• Ratified in 1824, it provides for the direct election of the President and the Vice President by popular vote.

• Ratified in 1804, it provides for the direct election of the President by the House of Representatives.

• Ratified in 1824, it provides for the election of the President and the Vice President by a majority vote in Congress.