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WorksheetsPresidency Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 4mins
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1.
Question 1
What are the qualifications for President (and V.P.) according the Article I Sec. 2 Clause 5 of the U.S. Constitution
What are the qualifications for President (and V.P.) according the Article I Sec. 2 Clause 5 of the U.S. Constitution
a)
By the time of their inauguration, the President and Vice President must be: natural born citizens, at least 35 years old, and inhabitants of the United States for at least fourteen years.
b)
By the time of their inauguration, the President and Vice President must be: natural born citizens, at least 25 years old, and inhabitants of the United States for at least nine years.
c)
By the time of their inauguration, the President and Vice President must be: are not required to be natural born citizens, but must be at least 40 years old, and inhabitants of the United States for at least fourteen years.
d)
By the time of the inauguration, just the President must be a natural born citizen, be at least 35 years old, and an inhabitant of the United States for at least fourteen years.
2.
Question 2
Which two of these presidential perks does the President NOT receive.
Which two of these presidential perks does the President NOT receive.
a)
$1,000,000 for personal travel; does not have to pay federal income tax
b)
$19,000 expense account for entertainment; the use of Air Force One
c)
Personal top secret zip code; 5 personal chefs
d)
A private movie theater; Resort called Camp David
3.
Question 3
Article 2 Sec. 3 of the U.S. Constitution requires the President to do what every January
Article 2 Sec. 3 of the U.S. Constitution requires the President to do what every January
a)
Submit an annual budget
b)
Give a State of the Union Address to the American people
c)
Meet with his/her cabinet members to plan policy for the upcoming year
d)
Speak before the United Nations General Assembly
4.
Question 4
As Chief Executive, what is the President's main function
As Chief Executive, what is the President's main function
a)
Create Policy
b)
Meet with heads-of-state
c)
Execute the laws of the United States
d)
Create laws
5.
Question 5
How does foreign policy pertain to the President of the United States
How does foreign policy pertain to the President of the United States
a)
As chief diplomat of the United States the president directs foreign ambassadors, negotiates treaties and trade agreements with leaders of other nations
b)
The president decides when and where military force can be used and if war is declared
c)
The president issues the necessary funding regarding foreign affairs
d)
The president negotiates and ratifies all treaties with other nations
6.
Question 6
This power gives the president the right to not hand over documents to Congress or to the public if he considers them to be confidential property of the Executive Branch
This power gives the president the right to not hand over documents to Congress or to the public if he considers them to be confidential property of the Executive Branch
a)
Executive Power
b)
Executive Privilege
c)
Implied Power
d)
Inherent Power
7.
Question 7
True or False. The President appoints approximately 4,000 federal officials when taking office. Some of the offices/positions require Senate approval, while others do not.
True or False. The President appoints approximately 4,000 federal officials when taking office. Some of the offices/positions require Senate approval, while others do not.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Question 8
Presidential Succession. If the president were to die while in office, who are the next two officials in line to succeed him in office
Presidential Succession. If the president were to die while in office, who are the next two officials in line to succeed him in office
a)
The Vice President and the Secretary of State
b)
The Vice President and the Senate Majority Leader
c)
The Vice President and the Speaker of the House
d)
The Vice President and the President Pro Tempore
9.
Question 9
Before leaving office the president has the power to do specific judicial things. Which one of the options may he NOT do.
Before leaving office the president has the power to do specific judicial things. Which one of the options may he NOT do.
a)
Pardon individuals of criminal conduct
b)
Commute or reduce criminal sentences
c)
Be granted authority over individual state cases
d)
Reprieve sentences or jail time for individuals
10.
Question 10
The Cabinet is made up of departments whose administrators are called secretaries. These executive departments are responsible for what
The Cabinet is made up of departments whose administrators are called secretaries. These executive departments are responsible for what
a)
To make new laws at the president's request
b)
Responsible for carrying out laws, administering programs, and making regulations
c)
To only provide advice and guidance to the president on policy matters
d)
To serve the general welfare of the public and the common good
11.
Question 11
Many of the top administration officials who work for and under the president belong to
Many of the top administration officials who work for and under the president belong to
a)
The White House Office staff
b)
The Office of Management and Budget
c)
The Councils of Economic Affairs and National Security
d)
Executive Office of the President
12.
Question 12
Why is the ability to use the media vital to the president
Why is the ability to use the media vital to the president
a)
The president can appeal directly to the people and persuade them to agree with him or her
b)
The president can manipulate and maneuver around Congress to pass legislation
c)
Presidents are careful when using the media because it may work against them
d)
Most presidents shy away from the media only using it when it furthers their agenda
13.
Question 13
Which group of people casts the official vote for the candidates running for president of the United States
Which group of people casts the official vote for the candidates running for president of the United States
a)
American citizens
b)
Electors chosen by each state
c)
The cabinet
d)
Members of the Senate
14.
Question 14
How do most states today choose their electors to the electoral college
How do most states today choose their electors to the electoral college
a)
The governor select the respresentatives
b)
State legislatures appoint representatives
c)
Representatives are elected by popular vote
d)
The current vice president chooses representatives
15.
Question 15
True or False. In recent decades presidents have relied less and less on their Vice Presidents, essentially reducing the office to a symbolic position
True or False. In recent decades presidents have relied less and less on their Vice Presidents, essentially reducing the office to a symbolic position
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Bonus Question
What important and impactful presidential event occurs tonight
What important and impactful presidential event occurs tonight
a)
The 538 members of the Electoral College meet in 51 locations to choose a new President and Vice President. This will be done on separate ballots.
b)
You don't know and take the opportunity to catch some zzz's
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