Executive Branch Test Review

The executive branch can be found in which part of the US Constitution?

• Article II

• Article I

• Article III

• The Bill of Rights

A person must meet which formal qualifications before he/she can run for President?

• Be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident for 14 years

• Be a naturalized citizen, at least 30 years old, and a resident for 10 years

• Be a natural-born citizen, at least 25 years old, and a resident for 7 years

• Be a naturalized citizen, at least 40 years old, and a resident for 20 years

Informal qualifications a person must meet before running for President include:

• Having political experience

• Being born outside the United States

• Being under 35 years old

• Not being a registered voter

It is nearly impossible for 3rd party candidates and Independent candidates to earn the right to share the debate stage with the Republican and Democratic nominees for President because:

• They face strict debate qualification rules and lack major party support.

• They have more campaign funding than major parties.

• They are not allowed to run for President.

• They automatically qualify for debates.

The maximum number of years a President may serve is:

• 8 years

• 4 years

• 10 years

• 6 years

The legislation responsible for determining Presidential succession after the Vice President is known as:

• Presidential Succession Act

• Constitutional Amendment Act

• Federal Succession Law

• Executive Order 12345

A President who has been declared disabled can return to office by which process?

• By notifying Congress that no disability exists

• By winning a new election

• By appointment from the Vice President

• By Supreme Court approval

There are how many cabinet positions?

• 12

• 15

• 20

• 10

The oldest cabinet position is the Secretary of State, and the newest is the Secretary of Homeland Security.

• Secretary of State and Secretary of Homeland Security

• Secretary of Treasury and Secretary of Defense

• Secretary of War and Secretary of Education

• Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of Energy

The President has both formal and informal roles. Which of the following best describes these roles?

• Formal roles are defined by the Constitution, while informal roles are based on tradition and personal influence.

• Formal roles are only ceremonial, while informal roles involve making laws.

• Formal roles are limited to foreign policy, while informal roles are related to the military.

• Formal roles are based on public opinion, while informal roles are set by Congress.