Job of the president

What is one of the constitutional requirements to become President of the United States?

• Must have served in Congress

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must have military experience

• Must have been born in Washington D.C.

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 538 votes

• 435 votes

• 100 votes

• 270 votes

What power does Congress have regarding a presidential veto?

• They can impeach the president

• They must accept the veto

• They can override it with a two-thirds vote

• They can appeal to the Supreme Court

Which of the following is NOT a role of the president?

• Commander in chief of armed forces

• Head of the executive branch

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Enforcer of laws written by Congress

How many terms can a president serve according to the 22nd Amendment?

• Three terms

• One term

• Unlimited terms

• Two terms

What is required for presidential treaties to become official?

• Approval by the House of Representatives

• Approval by two-thirds of the Senate

• Approval by the Supreme Court

• Approval by the Cabinet members

Which statement about the Electoral College is correct?

• Electors are chosen directly by the president

• Electoral votes are always split between candidates

• Most states use a winner-takes-all approach

• Each state has the same number of electors

What is an executive order?

• A law passed by Congress

• A Supreme Court decision

• A directive to executive branch offices

• A military command

What unique power does the president have regarding federal crimes?

• The power to create new laws

• The power to extend pardons

• The power to assign judges

• The power to conduct trials

How does the president fulfill the constitutional requirement to update Congress?

• Through daily press conferences

• Through Cabinet meetings

• Through the State of the Union address

• Through Supreme Court hearings