GovEc Executive Branch/The Presidency

What is the minimum age requirement to become President of the United States?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40

Which of the following is NOT a constitutional requirement to be President?

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must have served in Congress

• Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years

• Must be at least 35 years old

Which constitutional amendment limits the president to two terms in office?

• 20th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 25th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

As Chief Executive, the president is responsible for:

• Leading the military in war

• Enforcing federal laws and running the executive branch

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Writing legislation

As Chief Diplomat, the president is responsible for:

• Declaring war

• Overseeing the Supreme Court

• Representing the U.S. in foreign relations and negotiating treaties

• Conducting the U.S. Census

What role does the president play in the legislative process?

• Proposes and passes laws

• Vetoes or approves bills passed by Congress

• Drafts bills for Congress

• Oversees the legislative agenda

Which of the following is an example of the president acting as Commander-in-Chief?

• Declaring war on a foreign country

• Ordering troops into combat

• Approving a new federal budget

• Negotiating a trade deal

In the role of Head of State, the president is responsible for:

• Directing U.S. military forces

• Representing the nation in ceremonial duties

• Writing and passing federal laws

• Leading Congress in daily sessions

How can Congress check the president’s power to make treaties?

• The House of Representatives must approve all treaties

• The Senate must ratify treaties by a two-thirds vote

• The Supreme Court must approve treaties before they take effect

• Congress can overturn any treaty with a simple majority vote

What power does the president have over the federal judiciary?

• Can remove Supreme Court justices at will

• Can appoint federal judges with Senate approval

• Can rule on constitutional issues

• Can overturn Supreme Court decisions