The Executive Branch

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 US citizen from birth.

• Prior experience in the US 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

A group of men and women that are the Presidents' advisors 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 vetoes 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

If the president makes a speech on a national holiday such as the 4th of July, they are acting as:

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Guardian of the economy

How does an Executive Order differ from a law?

• Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review.

• Executive orders are not limited by the Constitution.

• Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.

• Executive Orders are limited to the militiary and foreign affairs.

Which cabinet department supervises trade and promotes business?

• Homeland Security

• Commerce

• Interior

• Treasury