CONST CHEAT SHEET EXEC BRANCH

In what article of the Constitution can you find the executive?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

For how many years is a president/vice president elected?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What are the qualifications to be president?

• Must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident for 14 years

• Must be a naturalized citizen, at least 30 years old, and a resident for 10 years

• Must be a natural-born citizen, at least 40 years old, and a resident for 20 years

• Must be a naturalized citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident for 14 years

What happens if the presidential candidate does not receive a majority of the votes?

• The election is decided by the House of Representatives.

• The candidate with the most votes wins.

• A new election is held.

• The Supreme Court decides the winner.

Who decides when elections will be held?

• The President

• The Legislature

• The Prime Minister

• The Parliament

What is the succession to the presidency if the president should become unable to do his job?

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• The Attorney General

• Secretary of State

When does the president actually become president of the United States?

• Immediately after the election results are announced

• On January 20th following the election year

• After the Electoral College votes are counted

• When the President-elect takes the oath of office

Which of the following is a military power of the president?

• Declaring war

• Commanding the armed forces

• Approving military budgets

• Negotiating peace treaties

How are treaties and presidential appointments made?

• Through executive orders and Senate approval

• By presidential decree and House approval

• Through international negotiations and Senate approval

• By congressional vote and presidential signature

What is a duty of the President of the United States SELECT TWO

• Select cabinet members to advice him

• Veto and Sign bills

• Declare war

• Nominate state governors