Article 2 and The President: Study Guide

What is the role of the President?

• Chief Executive of the nation

• Legislative Leader

• Head of the Judiciary

• Military Commander

What is the Executive Branch responsible for?

• Enforcing the law

• Drafting legislation

• Interpreting the Constitution

• Judging laws

What is Executive Command?

• It is control exercised by the executive branch of government.

• It is a set of instructions to manage financial transactions.

• It is a type of computer software configuration.

• It is a strategy employed in military operations.

How many electors are required to elect the president?

• 270

• 538

• 435

• 100

What is the age requirement for the President?

• The age requirement for the President of the United States is 35 years.

• The age requirement for the President of the United States is 30 years.

• The age requirement for the President of the United States is 40 years.

• The age requirement for the President of the United States is 45 years.

What are the citizenship requirements for the President?

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must have been a citizen for over 20 years

• Can be a naturalized citizen provided they meet age requirements

• Must be at least 30 years old and a resident of the country

How long is one term for the President?

• One term for the President is four years.

• One term for the President is six years.

• One term for the President is five years.

• One term for the President is eight years.

The President can serve only two terms, as put into effect by the 22nd Amendment.

• 2 terms, 22nd Amendment

• 1 term, Declaration of Independence

• 3 terms, Constitutional Convention

• 4 terms, Supreme Court decision

The role of the President has changed over the years: it has expanded significantly over time.

• It has expanded significantly.

• It has remained unchanged.

• It has diminished substantially.

• It has become nominal.

Checks and Balances: Keeps all 3 branches (Legislative, Executive, Judicial) on an equal level.

• appoints judges & justices

• Executive Branch ➔ appoints judges & justices ➔ Judicial Branch

• veto bills

• Legislative Branch ➔ overrides veto, impeachment ➔ Executive Branch

• declares orders of president unconstitutional

• Judicial Branch ➔ declares orders of president unconstitutional ➔ Executive Branch

• overrides veto, impeachment

• Executive Branch ➔ veto bills ➔ Legislative Branch