WorksheetsExecutive Branch Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these is not a qualification for seeking the presidency?
a)
college graduate
b)
natural-born citizen
c)
at least 35 years old
d)
lived in United States at least 14 years
2.
Who vetoes bills?
a)
The President
b)
The Supreme Court
c)
The Senate with a 2/3 vote
d)
The Office of Management and Budget
3.
What is the term limit for Presidents?
a)
3 terms - 4 year terms
b)
1 term - 8 year terms
c)
technically there are no term limits, but most presidents will leave after 2 terms
d)
2 terms - 4 year terms
4.
Which is a power of the President as Commander in Chief?
a)
the power to declare war on another country
b)
the power to veto legislation
c)
the power to appoint the Secretary of State
d)
the power to deploy troops anywhere in the world if the United States is in danger.
5.
What power of the President is the subject of this cartoon?
a)
the ordinance power
b)
the appointment power
c)
the removal power
d)
Veto power
6.
President Nixon signing a treaty to limit nuclear arms production with the Soviet Union is an example of him fulfilling which presidential role?
a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Chief Policymaker
7.
President Eisenhower urging congress to pass the National Highway Act is an example of him fulfilling which Presidential role?
a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Chief Policymaker
8.
SAT Style Question: Based on the passage, which of the following best describes the role of the President in the United States?
a)
The President is responsible for making laws and ensuring their execution.
b)
The President has the power to remove any civil officer from office.
c)
The President is the commander-in-chief of the military and has the authority to grant pardons.
d)
The President is elected by the Congress and serves as the head of state.
9.
SAT Style Question: Based on the passage, what is the purpose of Section 3 of Article II of the U.S. Constitution?
a)
To outline the qualifications and election process of the President
b)
To establish the President's role as commander-in-chief of the military
c)
To describe the President's responsibility to give information to Congress
d)
To explain the process of impeachment for the President and civil officers
10.
SAT Style Question: According to the passage, what is required for the President to make treaties?
a)
Approval from the Senate by a two-thirds majority
b)
Consent from the Supreme Court
c)
Ratification by a majority of the House of Representatives
d)
Recommendation from the principal officers of the executive departments
11.
A major flaw in the electoral college system is that
a)
the candidate who wins the popular vote might not become President.
b)
electors must vote in agreement with the popular vote.
c)
any election might have to be decided in the U.S. Senate.
d)
electors are chosen by popular vote.
12.
Reorder the line of succession for the presidency
a)
Vice President
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
d)
Secretary of State
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3)
4)
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