Presidential Election Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for being president of the United States?

• You must be at least 35 years old

• You must be a United States’ citizen from birth

• Prior experience in the U.S. government

• You have to have lived in the United States for 14 years

In order to win in a presidential election, a candidate must receive ___ electoral votes.

The number of electoral votes that a state receives is based on:

• population

• number of senators

• number of members of House of Representatives

• both b and c

If no candidate receives the majority of electoral votes, the President is chosen by

• Congress

• the House of Representatives

• the Senate

• a new popular vote

Which of the following is a criticism of the electoral college after recent elections?

• It represents the smaller states.

• The winner of the popular vote might not win the presidency.

• It identifies the winner of the presidency with certainty.

• It is unconstitutional.

A group of men and women that are the Presidents' advisers are also known as what?

• White House Counsel

• The Cabinet

• The Advisory

• Chief of Staff

All of the following are powers of the president except:

• recommend legislation

• negotiate treaties with foreign nations

• declare war

• enforce laws

What are some of the judicial duties of the president?

• Grant pardons

• Recommend laws

• Make court decisions for the Supreme Court

• Veto laws

What is the name of the President’s office?

• Chief Office

• Oval Office

• Party House

• State of the Office

What is the annual salary of the President?

• $250,000

• $400,000

• $300,000

• $500,000