Executive Branch

What is the first requirement to be President of the United States as per the Constitution?

• Must have previous political experience

• Must have a college degree

• Must be born a U.S. citizen

• Must be a naturalized citizen

How old must one be to qualify for the presidency?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

What is the minimum number of years a presidential candidate must have lived in the U.S.?

• 14 years

• 12 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

Who is the primary helper of the President in the executive branch?

• The Secretary of State

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

What is the main role of the President as described in the text?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To fund laws

Which power allows the President to appoint federal judges and ambassadors?

• Executive power

• Judicial power

• Legislative power

• Appointment power

What must the Senate do regarding presidential appointments?

• Fund them

• Approve or disapprove them

• Organize them

• Promote them

What is an executive order?

• A directive from the President that has the force of law

• A public vote

• A command by the Supreme Court

• A law passed by Congress

What can the President do if a bill reaches his desk?

• Pass it to the Supreme Court

• Ignore it indefinitely

• Sign it into law or veto it

• Amend it directly

What is NOT a requirement to be President as per the Constitution?

• Must be born a U.S. citizen

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

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must have a clean criminal record