The President and Presidency Powers

In the unofficial role of symbolic figurehead representing the United States internationally, the president acts as the

• commander in chief.
• chief administrator.
• chief citizen.
• chief of state.

Which of the following is a necessary qualification for anyone wishing to be president of the United States?

• minimum age of 35
• maximum age of 65
• lived in the country for 10 years
• served in the military

The president is elected by

• a majority vote of eligible voters.
• a vote of the electoral college.
• members of Congress.
• the 50 state legislatures.

In the electoral college that chooses the president, each state gets one vote for every

• member of the House of Representatives.
• member of Congress
• 500,000 people.
• the 50 state legislatures.

If a president dies in office, the vice president

• assumes the duties but not the title of president.
• becomes president and serves out the term.
• becomes president and serves until a special election can be held.
• serves until the speaker of the House can take over.

What happens if a president becomes disabled?

• The vice president takes over presidential duties temporarily.
• The vice president becomes president and serves out the term.
• The president’s spouse takes over presidential duties temporarily.
• The Speaker of the House takes over presidential duties temporarily.

Under the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, The person next in line after the vice president is the

• Secretary of State
• President pro tempore
• President of the Senate
• Speaker of the House

Which of the following is one of the executive powers of the president?

• making a law to cut down pollution
• appointing an ambassador to France
• appointing the Speaker of the House

An executive branch employee who serves “at the pleasure of the president” may be dismissed by the president

• with the consent of the Senate.
• after impeachment by the House.
• only when Congress is not in session.
• at any time and for any reason.

A president who wants to establish rules and regulations for the operation of a federal agency may do so by taking what action?

• issuing a signing statement
• amending a law passed by Congress
• issuing an executive order
• declaring executive privilege