U.S. Presidential Roles and Responsibilities

What are the constitutional requirements to be eligible for the U.S. presidency?

• Must be at least 30 years old and a resident for 10 years.

• Must be at least 35 years old and a natural-born citizen.

• Must be at least 25 years old and a citizen for 7 years.

• Must be at least 40 years old and have prior government experience.

How is the President of the United States primarily chosen, according to the original design of the Constitution?

• Directly by the popular vote of the American people.

• By a vote of the House of Representatives.

• Through the Electoral College.

• By the Supreme Court.

What is the primary responsibility of the President as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces?

• To declare war on other countries.

• To negotiate peace treaties.

• To keep citizens safe, especially from foreign invasion.

• To appoint military generals.

What is the main purpose of the President's annual State of the Union address?

• To announce new Supreme Court justices.

• To declare a national holiday.

• To inform Congress about the state of the country and set a policy agenda.

• To officially sign new laws into effect.