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Understanding the US Presidency

Understanding the US Presidency

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial by Kel Fski for AP Government Unit 4 explores the presidency, focusing on its powers, requirements, and pathways to office. It discusses the formal and informal requirements for becoming president, the perks and powers associated with the role, and how these have evolved over time, particularly since FDR. The tutorial also covers the election process, the role of the Electoral College, and the significance of the 22nd Amendment. Additionally, it explains the impeachment process and the impact of the 20th and 25th Amendments on presidential succession and the lame duck period.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key reason Americans have historically been skeptical of concentrated power in the presidency?

They want a weak government.

They fear a concentration of power.

They trust authority figures.

They prefer a monarchy.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which article of the US Constitution outlines the powers of the presidency?

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

Article 4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the annual salary of the President of the United States?

$500,000

$200,000

$300,000

$400,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president's term marked a significant increase in the power of the presidency?

John F. Kennedy

Abraham Lincoln

George Washington

Franklin D. Roosevelt

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum age requirement to become President of the United States?

35 years

45 years

30 years

40 years

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a typical background for a US president?

Military experience

Political background

Protestant faith

Non-political business career

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are US presidents elected?

By Congress

Through the Electoral College

By the Supreme Court

Direct popular vote

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