US Government Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for being president of the United States?

• a. You must be at least 35 years old

• b. You must be a United States' citizen from birth

• c. Prior experience in the U.S. Government

• d. You have to have lived in the United States for 14 years

Which Article of the Constitution covers the responsibilities and duties of the president?

• a. Article II

• b. Article IV

• c. Article VI

• d. Article VIII

Regarding the Laws in the United States, the executive branch is in charge of:

• a. Creating the Laws

• b. Breaking the Laws

• c. Enforcing the Laws

• d. Interpreting the Laws

Who is the head of the executive branch in the US?

• a. Prime Minister

• b. President

• c. Speaker of the House

• d. The King

When the president issues executive orders to carry out their duties, this is known as what?

• a. Amnesty

• b. Appointment Power

• c. Recognition Power

• d. Ordinance Power

When the president selects the cabinet members, ambassadors, diplomats, heads of agencies, federal judges, and military officers, he is exercising which power?

• a. Appointment Power

• b. A Pardon

• c. Ordinance Power

• d. Veto Power

What was the congressional response to the president using almost unlimited power to use troops without declaration of war in Korea and Vietnam?

• a. National Security Act

• b. Patriot Act

• c. War Powers Resolution Act of 1973

• d. Kansas-Nebraska Act

The president is the ________ of the Armed Forces.

• You must be at least 35 years old

• You must be a United States' citizen from birth

• Prior experience in the U.S. Government

• Commander in Chief

Which branch of congress has a check on the president's appointment power by either confirming or rejecting the president's nominations?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Which of the following is NOT a check on the legislative branch that the president has?

• Fire the Speaker of the House

• Sign bills into law

• The president can Veto a Law

• Call special session of Congress