Executive Branch Test

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.

• 270
• 285
• 307
• 207

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

• population
• # of senators
• # 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 under 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
• call a special session of congress

What are some of the judicial duties of the president?

• Grant Reprieves, Pardons, and clemency
• 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
• Commander-In-Chief
• Chief Executive
• Chief of State