Qualifications for the Presidency Quiz

What is one of the qualifications to be President of the United States?

• Must be a natural born citizen

• Must be 25 years old

• Must have served in the military

• Must be a lawyer

How old must a person be to qualify for the presidency in the United States?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

According to the U.S. Constitution, how many years must a presidential candidate have been a resident of the country?

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 14 years

• 16 years

Which section of the U.S. Constitution outlines the qualifications for the presidency?

• Article I, Section 2

• Article II, Section 1

• Article III, Section 3

• Article IV, Section 4

What is one of the roles of the President according to the concept of executive powers?

• To create state laws

• To execute, enforce, and interpret all federal laws

• To manage local governments

• To oversee international trade

What is the ordinance power related to executive orders?

• The power to veto laws

• The power to declare war

• The power to issue executive orders to carry out constitutional duties

• The power to appoint judges

What force do executive orders have?

• They are suggestions

• They have the force of law

• They are temporary guidelines

• They are advisory opinions

Who has the power to appoint cabinet members, ambassadors, and federal judges?

• The Senate

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

What role does the Senate play in the appointment process?

• They appoint the officials

• They confirm or reject nominations

• They have no role

• They create the list of nominees

What is required for a treaty with foreign nations to be approved?

• Approval by the President alone

• Approval by the House of Representatives

• Approval by the Senate (2/3 needed)

• Approval by the Supreme Court