Article II— The Executive Branch

What is the job of the Executive Branch?

• Make the laws

• Enforce the laws

• Interpret the laws

• Amend the Constitution

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Majority Leader

What are the 3 qualifications for the President and Vice President? Select all that apply.

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years before election

• Must have previously served in Congress

• Must be a lawyer

How long does the President serve? 1 term = ____ years

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How many terms is the President allowed to serve? They can only serve ____ terms

• 1 term

• 2 terms

• 3 terms

• Unlimited terms

If the President resigns or dies in office, what is the first in the order of succession to the Presidency? The _______ President

• Vice

• Speaker

• Former

• Acting Chief Justice

If the President resigns or dies in office, who follows next in the order of succession? Speaker of the ________

• Senate

• House

• Cabinet

• Court

If the President resigns or dies in office, what title completes this part of the order of succession? President Pro _____________

• Forma

• Tempore

• Bono

• Term

If the President resigns or dies in office, cabinet members start with which department? Secretary of _________

• Defense

• State

• Treasury

• Interior

What are 4 special powers of the President? Complete this item: Commander in Chief of the Armed _________

• Branches

• Forces

• Units

• Battalions