WorksheetsUnderstanding Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the primary role of the executive branch as established by Article 2?
a)
To make laws
b)
To interpret laws
c)
To execute laws
d)
To amend laws
2.
Why did the founders design the president to be a civilian commander-in-chief?
a)
To ensure military experience
b)
To prevent military dictatorship
c)
To promote military power
d)
To allow military leaders to govern
3.
What precedent did George Washington set regarding presidential terms?
a)
One term
b)
Two terms
c)
Three terms
d)
Unlimited terms
4.
How is the number of electors for each state determined?
a)
By the state's population only
b)
By the number of senators only
c)
By the number of representatives and senators
d)
By the state's geographical size
5.
What significant power does the president have concerning the Supreme Court?
a)
To remove judges
b)
To appoint judges
c)
To veto court decisions
d)
To write court opinions
6.
What is required for someone to become President of the United States?
a)
Being a naturalized citizen
b)
Being a natural-born citizen
c)
Being a resident for 10 years
d)
Being a military veteran
7.
What is the significance of the 22nd Amendment?
a)
It abolished the electoral college
b)
It limited presidential terms
c)
It established the Supreme Court
d)
It defined the role of Congress
8.
What power does the president have over bills passed by Congress?
a)
To amend them
b)
To veto or approve them
c)
To ignore them
d)
To rewrite them
9.
Why is the president's ability to appoint Supreme Court judges significant?
a)
Judges serve for life
b)
Judges can be easily removed
c)
Judges have limited power
d)
Judges are elected by the public
10.
What is the role of the president's cabinet?
a)
To make laws
b)
To advise the president
c)
To interpret laws
d)
To veto bills
11.
What is the primary function of the executive branch as outlined in Article 2?
a)
To make laws
b)
To interpret laws
c)
To ensure laws are executed
d)
To repeal laws
12.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become President of the United States?
a)
Be at least 35 years old
b)
Be a natural-born citizen
c)
Have served in the military
d)
Have lived in the US for 14 years
13.
What precedent did George Washington set regarding presidential terms?
a)
Serving only one term
b)
Serving no more than two terms
c)
Serving as many terms as possible
d)
Retiring after 8 years regardless of terms
14.
Which president broke the two-term tradition set by George Washington?
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
Theodore Roosevelt
c)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
d)
Woodrow Wilson
15.
What amendment officially limited the number of terms a president can serve?
a)
20th Amendment
b)
22nd Amendment
c)
25th Amendment
d)
27th Amendment
16.
How are the number of electors for each state in the Electoral College determined?
a)
By state population only
b)
By the number of representatives in Congress
c)
By the number of senators only
d)
By a formula based on land area
17.
What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?
a)
218
b)
270
c)
538
d)
435
18.
Why did the Founding Fathers designate the President as a civilian commander-in-chief?
a)
To save money on military salaries
b)
To prevent military takeovers
c)
To simplify the chain of command
d)
To satisfy public opinion
19.
Which of the following is NOT a power granted to the President in Article 2, Section 2?
a)
Appointing Supreme Court justices
b)
Pardoning criminals
c)
Declaring war
d)
Serving as commander-in-chief
20.
What is the significance of the President's power to appoint Supreme Court justices?
a)
Justices serve short terms
b)
Justices can be easily removed
c)
Justices serve for life
d)
Justices are elected by popular vote
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