Presidential Power

The President is associated with which branch of government?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

How old do you have to be to run for President?

• 35

• 30

• 40

• 45

Is the president elected directly by the American people?

• Yes

• No

Why was the electoral college created?

• The Framers didn't trust the people with the popular vote

• The Constitution calls the President to be decided by both the popular vote and the electoral college

• The Constitution says the electoral college is more important than the popular vote

Which of the following powers does the President have? (Select all that apply)

• Military Power

• Judicial Power

• Foreign Policy Power

• The power to make laws

President's powers come from

• The Constitution

• The People

• The Framers

• The Declaration of Independence

Which of the following presidents were generals in the military first?

• Washington

• Jackson

• Harrison

• Eisenhower

• Trump

What does the state of the union address do?

• Puts pressure on Congress to make policy changes

• Allows the president to lay out his policy agenda

• Creates uproar between Democrats and Republicans

• Creates a balance between Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Vice President

What is one check the President has to balance the other two branches?

• Veto

• Veto Override

• Make Laws

• Determine if laws are unconstitutional

The framers of the US Government wanted a __________ government

• Limited

• Unlimited

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy