Exploring the Executive Branch: Fun Facts and Trivia

In this episode of Street Smart Civics Edition, the focus is on the executive branch of the U.S. government. The game show format tests contestants' knowledge with questions about the president's role, requirements to be president, and the Electoral College. The episode also explains the system of checks and balances and the importance of limiting presidential terms. The show aims to educate kids on American civics in an engaging way.

Who is the head of the executive branch of the U.S. government?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

What is the minimum age requirement to become the President of the United States?

• 40 years old

• 35 years old

• 30 years old

• 45 years old

What can the President do with a bill received from Congress?

• Delay it

• Veto it

• Accept it

• Amend it

How many four-year terms can a President serve according to the 22nd Amendment?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What does it mean that the President is the commander-in-chief?

• He can make laws

• He commands the military in times of war

• He is Chairman of the Federal Reserve

• He oversees the Supreme Court

Which group is responsible for electing the President according to the Constitution?

• The Cabinet

• The Senate

• The Electoral College

• The Supreme Court

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Executive Branch?

• Carrying out and enforcing laws

• Declaring war

• Making treaties

• Appointing Supreme Court Justices

Who was the only President to serve more than two terms before the 22nd Amendment?

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

What is the main responsibility of the President?

• To oversee the judiciary

• To declare war

• To carry out and enforce laws

• To make laws

Who assists the President in overseeing different departments such as education and defense?

• The Supreme Court

• The Cabinet

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate