Executive Branch

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 US citizen from birth
• Prior experience in government
• Lived in the US for 14 years

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

• 270
• 285
• 307
• 207

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

• population
• # of senators
• # of members in the House of Representatives
• both b and c

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
• call a special session of Congress

What are some of the judicial duties of the president?

• Grant reprieves, pardons
• Recommend laws
• Make court decisions for the Supreme Court
• Veto laws

If the president veto's a bill from Congress, they are acting as

• Chief Diplomat
• Chief Legislator
• Party Chief
• Chief of State

If the president calls upon troops to stop a riot they are acting as:

• Chief Diplomat
• Chief Executive
• Commander in Chief
• Chief of State

If the president makes a speech on a national holiday such as the 4th of July, they are acting as

• Chief Executive
• Chief Diplomat
• Chief Guardian of the Economy
• Chief of State

How does an Executive Order differ from a law?

• Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review
• Executive Orders are not limited by the Constitution
• Executive Orders do not need approval by Congress
• Executive Orders are limited to military and foreign affairs