Executive Branch

Which of the following is a power of the President that does not need

the approval of the Senate?

• To pardon criminals

• Appointing an ambassador

• To make a treaty with another country

The best term that describes the system in which the President is elected is called

• The Electoral College

• The Great Compromise

• The 3/5ths Compromise

• Popular Vote

The number of electors needed to win the election is

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 538

The Executive Branch of the United States requires a variety of duties. Which of the following duties would be the primary duty?

• convene both Houses, in case of disagreement

• carry out laws passed by Congress

• receive ambassadors and other public ministers

• give Congress information on the State of the Union

When the President vetoes a bill, which branch is checking which branch?

• Executive checks Judicial
• Legislative checks Executive
• Executive checks Legislative
• Judicial checks Executive

Which of these is NOT a power of the president?

• commander in chief
• appoint ambassadors
• declare war
• grant pardons

Which individual is qualified to the President?

• Max is 67 years old, born in Orlando, and has lived his entire life in Canada.

• Karen is 43 years old, born in Key West, and has lived in the Keys her entire life

• Martha is 34 years old, born in Jacksonville, and has lived in Florida her entire life

• Samuel is 52 years old, is a naturalized citizen and has been living in the USA for the last 20 years.

How long is the president’s term?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years

What action is taken to formally accuse an official of misconduct in office?

• habeas corpus

• pardon

• censure

• impeachment

Where does the impeachment trial take place?

• The House of Representatives

• Any citizen of the United States

• The President

• The Senate