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WorksheetsExecutive Branch Study Guide
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which article of the United States Constitution outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Office of the President?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
What are the Constitutional qualifications to become president? (Select all that apply)
35 Years or older
US Citizen for at least 14 years
Natural-Born US Citizen
Resident of the US for at least 14 years
College Education
What is the President's MOST important duty while in office?
To faithfully protect and uphold the Constitution and the laws passed by Congress
To faithfully ensure the nation's security and protect its territorial integrity
To faithfully protect and defend the civil liberties of the American people
To fathfully promote democracy and human rights throughout the world
How long is a single term of office for the President
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
10 years
How many terms may a President be ELECTED to serve?
1 term
2 terms
4 terms
8 terms
As many as s/he can be re-elected for
What is the maximum number of years the President may be ELECTED to serve?
4 years
8 years
10 years
16 years
Which amendment limits the president to two elected terms of office or a maximum of ten years under special circumstances?
12th Amendment
20th Amendment
22nd Amendment
24th Amendment
What is the maximum number of years a president may SERVE in office?
4
6
8
10
12
Which US President was elected to serve more than two elected terms of office?
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ulysses S. Grant
According to the Winner-Takes-All-System, if Trump won Georgia with 51% of the popular vote in the election, what percentage of Georgia's electoral votes would he receive in the Electoral College?
0%
51%
75%
100%
Which amendment in the Constitution clarifies who would become President in the event of the PResident being unable to serve as a result of death or disability?
Amendment 12
Amendment 20
Amendment 22
Amendment 25
Which plan for electing the President would allow the electors in the Electoral College to vote according to the percentages of the popular vote in their state?
District Plan
Direct Popular Plan
Proportional Plan
National Bonus Plan
Winner-Takes-All Plan
What is the body that officially elects the President following the national Presidential election?
Congress
Electoral College
College of Cardinals
Presidential Electorate
The War Powers Resolution was passed in 1973 in response to which of the following conflicts?
Civil War
World War II
Vietnam War
First Iraq War
Historically, the president has thrown out the first pitch opening the Major League Baseball season? Which presidential role is being demonstrated?
Chief of State/Head of State
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief of Party
Chief Diplomat
Barack Obama and his team negotiated a nuclear disarmament treaty with Iran. Which presidential role is being demonstrated?
Chief of State/Head of State
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief of Party
Chief Diplomat
President George W. Bush signed into law a ban on late term abortions. Which presidential role is being demonstrated?
Chief of State/Head of State
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief of Party
Chief Diplomat
President Trump will give a keynote address for Casey Cagle's campaign in the Georgia Governor's race. Which presidential role is being demonstrated?
Chief of State/Head of State
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief of Party
Chief Diplomat
When George H.W. Bush deployed troops to Iraq to assist the US Ally of Kuwait, which presidential role was demonstrated?
Chief of State/Head of State
Chief Executive
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Legislator
Chief Diplomat
When George W. Bush became president, he appointed Colin Powell as Sec. of State, which presidential role was demonstrated?
Chief of State/Head of State
Chief Executive
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Legislator
Chief Diplomat
When President Trump placed a ceremonial wreath at the 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon, he is demonstrating which presidential role?
Chief Diplomat
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Executive
Chief of State
Chief Economist
When President Trump submits a federal budget proposal based the requests by the executive departments, he is demonstrating which presidential role?
Chief Diplomat
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Executive
Chief of State
Chief Economist
When the president rejects a bill in its entirety, he is demonstrating his power to
Pardon
Reprieve
Veto
Line-Item Veto
In informal way of rejecting a bill by failing to either pass or veto it before the congressional session ends is called a
Veto
Pocket Veto
Line-Item Veto
Pardon
A delay in legal punishment
Reprieve
Amnesty
Pardon
Commutation
Legal forgiveness for a crime given to an individual.
Reprieve
Amnesty
Pardon
Commutation
The lessening of a legal sentence. For example from death penalty to life in prison without parole.
Commutation
Amnesty
Pardon
Reprieve
President Carter granted _____ to those individuals who illegally avoided the draft during Vietnam and lifted any legal consequences from their draft avoidance.
Pardon
Amnesty
Commutation
Reprieve
An agreement between the United States and one or more foreign countries.
Executive Order
Executive Agreement
Treaty
Executive Resolution
An agreement between the President and a foreign head of state. Does not require Senate approval
Executive Order
Executive Agreement
Treaty
Resolution
An act that limited the president's power to make undeclared war by limiting the number of days he can deploy troops without Congressional approval.
War Powers Resolution
Military Powers Agreement
SALT Agreement
Draft Agreement
Leniency or mercy to a person convicted of a federal crime.
Pardon
Reprieve
Clemancy
Amnesty
Department of Commerce (1903)... Agencies include: Bureau of the Census and the Patent & Trademark Office
Responsible for all aspects of law enforcement
Plans and carries out the nation's foreign policy
Deals with the special needs and problems of cities
Supervises trade, promotes U.S. business, tourism
Oversees America's defenses against terrorist attacks
Directs services for Armed Forces veterans
Directs overall energy plan for the nation
Plans and carries out the nation's foreign policy
Which department enforces the nation's criminal laws for the U.S. citizens? Agencies include the FBI, US Marshal Service, and the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Department of Justice
Department of State
Department of the Interior
Department of Labor
Which department regulates up our nation's nuclear power facilities and subsidies alternative energy sources such as wind farms and solar power?
Department of Agriculture
Department of Energy
Department of Commerce
Department of Labor
Which department manages the nation's public lands and natural resources? Agencies include the National Park Services and the Bureau of Land Management.
Department of Energy
Department of Education
Department of the Interior
Department of Homeland Security
Which department is responsible for investigating airline accidents?
Department of Justice
Department of Transportation
Department of State
Department of Health & Human Services
Who was the oldest person ever ELECTED to the office of President?
Donald Trump
Ronald Reagan
Joseph "Joe" Biden
Millard Fillmore
Who was the youngest person ever ELECTED as president?
John F. Kennedy
Theodore Roosevelt
Barack Obama
William "Bill" Clinton
Which of the following Presidents was assassinated while in office? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Abraham Lincoln
Ronald Reagan
John F. Kennedy
William McKinley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
How many presidents have died while in office?
2
4
6
8
Who was the youngest person to ever SERVE as President. He was 42 when he took over after the assassination of William McKinley?
John F. Kennedy
Theodore Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Franklin Roosevelt
