Executive Branch (Questions 1-15)

How does Article II of the Constitution contribute to the structure of the U.S. government?

• It establishes the judicial branch

• It outlines the roles and powers of the executive branch

• It defines the legislative process

• It explains the amendment process

What is the significance of the 22nd Amendment to presidential terms?

• It increased the term length to 6 years

• It removed all term limits

• It limited presidents to two full terms

• It established a single 6-year term

How does the Electoral College impact the presidential election process?

• It ensures direct popular vote decides the winner

• It gives more weight to less populous states

• It eliminates the need for campaigns in large states

• It requires a unanimous vote to elect a president

Which of the following is NOT a constitutional qualification for becoming president?

• Native born citizen

• 35 years of age

• 14-year resident of the U.S.

• Prior military service

How does the role of Commander-in-Chief reflect civilian control of the military?

• It gives the military autonomy from civilian oversight

• It places the president as the civilian head of military forces

• It allows Congress to directly control military operations

• It removes the president from military decision-making

What is the significance of the president's role as Chief Legislator?

• The president can pass laws without Congress

• The president has no influence on legislation

• The president can influence and act on legislation

• The president becomes a member of Congress

Which one of these is a power of the President?

• Grant pardons

• Declare war

• Appoint Governors

• None of these is a power of the President

What is the purpose of executive privilege?

• To allow the president to create laws

• To withhold certain information from other branches

• To give the president immunity from all laws

• To override Supreme Court decisions

How does the War Powers Act of 1973 limit presidential authority?

• It prevents the president from ever deploying troops

• It requires Congressional approval for long-term troop deployments

• It gives the president unlimited military authority

• It abolishes the military

What role does the vice president play in the Senate?

• The vice president is the majority leader

• The vice president presides over the Senate and can vote to break ties

• The vice president introduces all legislation

• The vice president has no role in the Senate