Executive Branch Review ('26)

Which statement best explains why the Constitution requires the President to be a natural-born citizen?

• To ensure the President has military experience

• To guarantee loyalty and prevent foreign influence

• To limit the number of eligible candidates

• To match the requirements for members of Congress

How does past political experience help presidential candidates succeed?

• It guarantees they will win the election

• It gives them familiarity with government operations and public visibility

• It allows them to bypass constitutional qualifications

• It ensures they will serve two full terms

What conclusion can be drawn about informal presidential qualifications?

• They are legally required by the Constitution

• They reflect historical patterns rather than legal mandates

• They prevent women from running for President

• They are enforced by the Supreme Court

Why might the Constitution limit a President to two terms?

• To ensure the Vice President always becomes President

• To prevent one person from holding too much power for too long

• To reduce the number of elections

• To match the term limits of Congress

What explains why a Vice President may serve up to 10 years as President?

• The Constitution allows exceptions for military leaders

• The Vice President may finish a partial term and still run for two full terms

• The Vice President automatically receives an extra term

• The Vice President is not bound by the 22nd Amendment

How does the presidential line of succession support government stability?

• It allows Congress to choose a new President at any time

• It ensures a clear and immediate transfer of power

• It gives the Supreme Court authority over presidential selection

• It allows states to vote on a replacement

Why is the Speaker of the House placed high in the line of succession?

• The Speaker is elected by the people

• The Speaker is the leader of the majority party

• The Speaker is second in line after the Vice President due to constitutional design

• The Speaker has military authority

What conclusion can be drawn about the 20th Amendment's purpose?

• It shortens presidential terms

• It clarifies when terms end and who succeeds the President

• It eliminates the Electoral College

• It allows Congress to choose the Vice President

How does the 25th Amendment strengthen presidential continuity?

• It allows the President to appoint Supreme Court justices

• It outlines procedures for filling the Vice Presidency and handling presidential disability

• It limits the President to two terms

• It changes the Electoral College voting process

Why was the 12th Amendment necessary?

• Early elections were confusing and inconsistent across states

• Presidents were serving too many terms

• The Vice President had too much power

• Congress wanted to eliminate political parties