The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (1/2)

The video tutorial discusses the executive branch of the U.S. government, focusing on the constitutional requirements for the presidency, the Electoral College system, and the roles and responsibilities of the president. It explains how the Electoral College works, its historical context, and its impact on presidential elections. The tutorial also covers the president's role as chief executive, including enforcing laws and interacting with the Supreme Court, illustrated by historical examples.

What is one of the basic requirements for someone to become the President of the United States?

• Must be a naturalized citizen

• Must be born in the United States

• Must have served in the military

• Must be at least 25 years old

What is the main purpose of the Electoral College?

• To simplify the election process

• To allow state legislatures to choose the president

• To ensure the president is elected by a direct popular vote

• To balance the influence of different states in presidential elections

How are electors chosen in the Electoral College system?

• By the Supreme Court

• By a national lottery

• By state legislatures

• By the federal government

Why do smaller states have more power in the Electoral College?

• They have more electoral votes

• They have larger populations

• They have more senators relative to their population

• They have more representatives in Congress

Which election is a notable example where the candidate with the most popular votes did not win the presidency?

• The 2000 election

• The 2016 election

• The 1984 election

• The 1960 election

What role does the president play as the chief executive?

• Amending the Constitution

• Judging the constitutionality of laws

• Enforcing existing laws

• Creating new laws

How did President Eisenhower respond to the Little Rock Nine crisis?

• He negotiated with the state governor

• He sent in federal troops to enforce school integration

• He vetoed the Civil Rights Act

• He ignored the Supreme Court's decision