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The Presidency

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the three requirements in the Constitution to be President?
a)
Must be 35, a US Citizen, and a resident for 14 years
b)
Must be 35, a natural born citizen, and a resident of 14 years
c)
Must be 35 and no older than 75, a US citizen, and a resident
d)
Must be 30, a natural born citizen, and a resident for 9 years
2.
The President may serve how many terms and how long are they?
a)
4 terms for 6 years each
b)
2 terms of 8 years each
c)
1 term for 4 years
d)
2 terms of 4 years each
3.
As Chief Legislator the president may do all of the following except
a)
Address Congress to promote his agenda
b)
Propose legislation to be taken up by Congress
c)
Sign executive orders
d)
Make laws by himself
4.
The President has all of the following options when presented with legislation EXCEPT.
a)
Veto It
b)
Sign It
c)
Leave it unsigned on his desk for 10 days
d)
Ignore it
5.
When the president is removed from office or dies, who is the one who immediately replaces him?
a)
The Secretary of State
b)
The Vice President
c)
The Chief Justice
d)
The Speaker of the House
6.
How does the president put forth his legislative agenda for the nation?
a)
Through executive orders
b)
In the State of the Union Address
c)
In his orders to Congress
d)
Through his military authority
7.

The official roles of the president are outlined by

a)

Congress

b)

the Constitution

c)

the executive branch

d)

the electoral college

8.

Which of the following is an unofficial role of the president?

a)

party leader

b)

chief executive

c)

commander in chief

d)

foreign policy leader

9.

Which of the following ay behind the creation of the electoral college?

a)

The Framers believed that only Congress could make a wise choice for president.

b)

The Framers wanted to prevent a king from assuming the presidency.

c)

The Framers wanted to balance the will of the people with the wisdom of elected representatives.

d)

The Framers wanted to make sure that small states and large states had the same number of votes for president

10.

As chief executive, the president can issue _______________________, formal rules that tell officials in the executive branch how to carry out their jobs.

a)

executive orders

b)

veto

c)

pardon

d)

Civil War

11.

The president may refuse to disclose information to Congress or a court by claiming the right of _______________________.

a)

executive orders

b)

executive privileges

c)

Diplomatic recognition

d)

check

12.

The president’s treaty-making power is limited by _______________________.

a)

Article I of the Constitution

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Congress (specifically, the Senate)

d)

the Supreme Court

13.

_______________________ refers to the president’s power to formally recognize the legitimacy of another nation.

a)

veto

b)

pardon

c)

executive orders

d)

Diplomatic recognition

14.
Which department manages relationships with foreign countries?
a)
Department of State
b)
Department of Treasury
c)
Department of Housing and Urban Development
d)
Department of Health and Human Services
15.
Which department collects taxes, prints money, and deals with the nation's finances?
a)
Department of State
b)
Department of Treasury
c)
Department of Housing and Urban Development
d)
Department of Health and Human Services
16.
Which department creates strong communities and affordable homes?
a)
Department of State
b)
Department of Treasury
c)
Department of Housing and Urban Development
d)
Department of Health and Human Services
17.
Which department gives services for Americans' health and basic needs?
a)
Department of State
b)
Department of Treasury
c)
Department of Housing and Urban Development
d)
Department of Health and Human Services
18.
The 15 department heads make up the president's ___________. 
a)
Chamber
b)
Posse
c)
Cabinet
d)
Friends
19.
Which department manages the armed forces and conducts wars overseas?
a)
Department of Defense
b)
Department of Justice
c)
Department of the Interior
d)
Department of Homeland Security
20.
Which department fights crime and runs the federal court system?
a)
Department of Defense
b)
Department of Justice
c)
Department of the Interior
d)
Department of Homeland Security
21.
Which department protects against terrorists and other threats to US security?
a)
Department of Defense
b)
Department of Justice
c)
Department of the Interior
d)
Department of Homeland Security
22.
Which department works with farmers and regulates farm products?
a)
Department of Agriculture
b)
Department of Commerce
c)
Department of Labor
d)
Department of Transportation
23.
Which department supervises trade and promotes US business?
a)
Department of Agriculture
b)
Department of Commerce
c)
Department of Labor
d)
Department of Transportation
24.
Which department oversees highway safety, rail and sea travel?
a)
Department of Agriculture
b)
Department of Commerce
c)
Department of Labor
d)
Department of Transportation
25.
Which department helps workers get fair wages and working conditions?
a)
Department of Agriculture
b)
Department of Commerce
c)
Department of Labor
d)
Department of Transportation
26.
Which department researches sources of fuel and electricity?
a)
Department of Energy
b)
Department of Veteran Affairs
c)
Department of Education
27.
Which department provides services for people who served in the military?
a)
Department of Energy
b)
Department of Veteran Affairs
c)
Department of Education
28.
Which department oversees programs and funding for schools and student college loans?
a)
Department of Energy
b)
Department of Veteran Affairs
c)
Department of Education
29.
Which department works with farmers and regulates farm products?
a)
Department of Agriculture
b)
Department of Commerce
c)
Department of Labor
d)
Department of Transportation
30.

The president can appoint leaders (secretaries) of cabinet departments, but they must be confirmed by the Senate

a)

true

b)

false

31.

Department that deals with national parks, Native American governments and issues, and manages and protects the nation's public lands and natural resources

a)

Department of Homeland Security

b)

Department of Agriculture

c)

Department of the Interior

d)

Department of Transportation

32.

An Executive Agreement is?

a)

An agreement made between the President and a member of Congress to pass a bill.

b)

An agreement made between the President and the Leader of another nation that does not need the consent of the Senate.

c)

An agreement made between the President and a member of their cabinet to offer discretionary funding towards a pet project of the cabinet member.

d)

An agreement made between the President and members of Congress to appoint judges to the Federal Court System.

33.

Which of the following are examples of the presidents ceremonial duties?

a)

Lighting of the National Christmas Tree

b)

Entertaining foreign dignitaries

c)

Proposing treaties to foreign dignitaries

d)

Laying a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

34.
The executive branch is created in 
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
Article 4
35.
In this role, the president submits a budget plan, appoints the members of the Fed, and steers the business and regulatory environment.
a)
Party Chief
b)
Chief Executive
c)
Chief of Economy
d)
Chief Executive
36.
In this role, the president is the ceremonial figurehead of America.
a)
Chief of State
b)
Party Chief
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Commander-in-Chief
37.

The president needs congressional approval for his executive orders.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

38.
In this role, the president appoints ambassadors and negotiates treaties.
a)

Chief Diplomat (Foreign Policy Leader)

b)
Chief Executive
c)

Head of State

d)
Commander-in-Chief
39.

The ceremonial head of the government of the United States, the symbol of all the people of the nation.

a)

Head of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Chief Administrator

d)

Chief Diplomat

40.

Article II of The Constitution gives the power to carry out/enforce federal law to the President as

a)

Commander in Chief

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Party Leader

d)

Head of State

41.
How does the National Government determine how many electoral college votes each state gets?
a)
number of senators it has
b)
number of representatives it has
c)
by population
d)
number of representatives and senators it has
42.
If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, this part of Congress elects the President.
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Pentagon
d)
Ohio
43.
Which of the following tasks falls to the vice president?
a)
Leading Cabinet meetings 
b)
Presiding over the Senate 
c)
Commanding the military
d)
Determining the federal budget
44.
What is the total number of the electors?
a)
538
b)
638
c)
358
d)
835
45.
What is the 'magic' number of electors needed for a candidate to become President of the United States?
a)
266
b)
272
c)
270
d)
702
46.

Which body decides to impeach a President, setting up a Senate trial to consider removing the President from office?

a)

the Supreme Court

b)

the House of Representatives

c)

the Senate

d)

a combined session of the House and Senate

47.

Who may reject, overturn, or nullify executive orders? (Select all that apply.)

a)

Congress

b)

the federal courts

c)

future presidents

d)

Cabinet secretaries

48.

Where does the impeachment trial take place?

a)

The White House

b)

The Senate

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The House of Representatives

49.

How many votes are required for conviction of a President or Vice President?

a)

a simple majority (51%)

b)

a unanimous vote

c)

a supermajority (2/3)

d)

More than half of each political party

50.

What is the formal job of the President?

a)

Make the laws

b)

Decide the legality of the laws

c)

Enforce the laws passed

d)

No formal powers

51.

In case the President is disabled, the way the Vice President becomes President is determined by the...

a)

The original Constitution

b)

The 22nd Amendment

c)

The 25th Amendment

d)

Congress

52.

How many total years can a person be President?

a)

8 years, but no more than 10 years

b)

12 years

c)

8 years, but no more than 12 years

d)

There is no limit on the amount of years

53.

Which one best states the line of succession if something happened to the President?

a)

Vice President, President Pro Tem of Senate, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State

b)

Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tem of Senate, Secretary of State

c)

President Pro Tem of Senate, Vice President, Secretary of State, Speaker of the House

d)

Vice President, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State, Commissioner

54.

Acting as chief diplomat, the president puts together a treaty with Japan. What must happen next for the treaty to go into effect?

a)

must be approved by House of Representatives

b)

must be approved by the people of the United States

c)

must be approved by the Senate

d)

must be approved by the Supreme Court

55.
True or False: The power of the presidency has expanded over time since the creation of the Constitution.
a)
True 
b)
False
56.
In order to impeach a president, it takes a 
a)
2/3 vote in the  House of Representatives
b)
2/3 vote in the Senate
c)
A majority vote in the House of Representatives
d)
A majority vote of the Senate
57.
The Pocket Veto can be used only when
a)
Congress is in session.
b)
Congress is adjourned.
c)
when a new president is about to take office.
d)
the President forgets about the bill.
58.
How can Congress override a Presidential veto?
a)
A majority vote in both houses of Congress.
b)
A majority vote in the House of Representatives.
c)
2/3 vote by both houses of Congress.
d)
2/3 vote by the Senate.
59.

If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, this part of Congress elects the President.

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

President

d)

Supreme Court

60.

The principle intermediary between the president and the public is

a)

congress.

b)

The Vice President.

c)

The Press Secretary.

d)

the Media.

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