Quiz on the Executive Branch

Which of the following is a necessary qualification for anyone wishing to be president of the United States?

• Minimum age of 35

• Maximum age of 64

• Naturalized citizen

• Served in the Military

Which of the following is true of George Washington as president?

• He served as president until his death

• He did not run for president a third time

• He served 4 terms

• He was in office when the 22nd Amendment was passed

In the role of symbolic figurehead representing the United States internationally, the president acts as the

• Chief Citizen

• Chief of State

• Chief Executive

• Commander-in-Chief

If a president dies in office, the vice president

• assumes the duties but not the title of president.

• becomes president and serves out the term.

• becomes president and serves until a special election can be held.

• serves until the speaker of the House can take over.

Which of the following is sometimes considered to be an informal qualification for president?

• experience as a lawyer

• degree from Harvard

• service in a state legislature

• leadership in military or a major corporation

The Framers originally set the term of office for president at

• four years with no possibility of re-election.

• four years without addressing re-election.

• four years with a two-term limit.

• four years with a three-term limit.

Under the 25th Amendment, the person next in line after the vice president is the

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Homeland Security.

• President of the Senate

• Speaker of the House

Which of the following Amendments sets up a two-term limit for the President?

• 12th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 25th Amendment

• 28th Amendment

What role does the President play when he vetoes a bill that is passed by Congress, believing that it is not aligned with the national interests?

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of the Party

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Executive

Which of the following powers reflect the role of the Chief Executive?

• Appointing an Ambassador to France

• Appointing a new Secretary of State

• Authorizing the deployment of troops on a peacekeeping mission

• Vetoing Congressional Legislation