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WorksheetsThe Executive Branch - The Presidency Multiple Choice Questions
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 29mins
Michael and his friends were discussing the rules for their club president elections. They decided to follow the same rule as the U.S. Constitution, which limits the presidency to 2 terms. Which amendment to the Constitution created this 2 term limit on the presidency?
21st
22nd
23rd
24th
The president is given $100,000 a year as a benefit to do which of the following?
travel expenses
retirement
salary
pay staff
Luna is preparing for a school debate on the topic of presidential eligibility. She needs to know all the Constitutional requirements to become president EXCEPT for ______
A. resident for 14 years
B. born in US
C. 35 years old
D. government experience
Which Article of the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the President?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Who determines the specific duties of the vice president?
the Constitution
an amendment to the Constitution
the president
Congress
How can citizens influence the actions of the president?
by approving or disapproving of presidential actions they determine the approval rating of the president
by directly passing laws that limit presidential power
by appointing members of the president's cabinet
by vetoing presidential decisions through a public vote
Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush's pension upon retiring was _______
$400,000
$248,600
$226,300
$148,800
The Department of the Interior’s leader would be found in which group?
Congress’s Committees
the civil servants group
President’s Cabinet
a state’s governor’s office
The President is Inaugurated on ________
January 6
December 3rd
January 20
January 21
Given the following scenarios, which would NOT be an expressed power given to the president in the US Constitution?
The president authorizes missile strikes against North Korea.
An executive agreement is signed between the president and other world leaders promising to reduce pollution in the oceans.
Kim Kardashian is nominated by the president to be a Supreme Court judge.
An executive order is issued by the president that bans flavored nicotine products.
The presidency is term limited. How many terms can they serve?
1
2
3
4
Which group does the Vice President of the United States preside over according to the Constitution?
House of Representatives
Senate
the US military
Department of Homeland Security
What is one way Congress can limit the power of the President?
Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
Congress can declare a presidential action illegal.
Congress can summon the president for questioning.
Congress can impeach the president if they disagree with them
Which example creates a presidential mandate?
A legal requirement in the Constitution to fulfill campaign promises made to the people.
A formal agreement between Congress and the President.
A strong victory suggesting broad public support for the president’s agenda.
A constitutional amendment giving the president special powers.
How can the Senate limit the power of the president when the president nominates people to leadership positions in the executive branch?
By passing new laws that take the power to appoint officials away from the president.
By requiring appointments made by the president to share the same political beliefs as the majority party in the US Senate.
By reducing the amount of money each appointee will get to run their department
By requiring the Supreme Court to conduct criminal background investigations on each nominee.
How can the Supreme Court limit the powers of the President?
By impeaching the president
By ruling presidential actions and executive orders as unconstitutional
By mandating the president to create laws
By managing the national budget
Which describes how Congress can check presidential war powers?
declaring martial law (military police force)
by using the War Powers Act
negotiating with foreign powers to create treaties
by commanding troops directly
What is the initial phase in the process of electing a president?
primary election
popular vote by the citizens
presidential inauguration
electoral college decision
On the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, what significant event takes place in the United States?
citizens participate in the general election.
citizens engage in the midterm election.
Congress convenes to discuss new laws.
Congress announces the new budget.
If the United States was to eliminate the Electoral College and switch to a direct election, where would candidates for the presidency spend their time campaigning?
Swing States
Rural areas
Cities
none of the choices would be beneficial
When does Congress officially recognize the winner of the presidential election?
After the citizens cast their votes in November
After the electoral college casts its votes in December
After the electoral votes are counted in January
On the night of the popular (direct) election
In this phase of the election cycle, voters select the individual from their political party they wish to nominate as the presidential candidate.
general election
electoral college vote
primary election
direct election
How is it determined which slate of electors vote in the electoral college?
Citizens vote in the general election.
Citizens vote in the primary election.
The electoral college votes.
The governor of the state decides.
What is the minimum number of electoral votes required to secure the presidency in the United States?
270
538
435
100
What determines the total number of electoral votes a state receives in a presidential election?
Only the state's population size
The state's geographical size and population
The sum of its U.S. Senators and Representatives
The number of registered voters in the state
Which statement represents a key criticism of the Electoral College system?
It gives too much power to political parties and not the voters.
A candidate can win the presidency without the majority of the popular vote
It requires too many electoral voters to participate in the process.
It makes campaign spending too expensive.
Which statement is considered a strength of the Electoral College system?
It ensures equal representation for all states
It prevents the dominance of the majority in populated regions
It simplifies the vote counting process
It increases voter turnout
Imagine you are chosen as an elector in the electoral college system. What is your job/responsibility?
to vote for the president and vice president
to get the number of candidates down to two, one from each major political party
to vote in the direct election
to help the president nominate people for executive department leadership positions.
When does the primary election occur?
first Tuesday after first Monday in November
June - August
January - June
October 19th
In the event of a tie in the Senate, who has the authority to cast the deciding vote?
The President
The Vice-President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Presidents often exercise powers that are not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, known as inherent powers.
True
False
In the event of a vacancy in the Vice Presidency, how is a new Vice President selected?
The President can choose whomever they want.
According to the Constitution, the Speaker of the House becomes the Vice President.
The Senate Majority Leader chooses the new Vice President
The President nominates someone, Congress approves the nomination.
The leaders of the executive departments are given the title of Secretary.
True
False
Who has the authority to appoint high-ranking officials with the approval of the Senate?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The 25th Amendment to the Constitution set up the electoral college system.
True
False
The President can impeach Congressional members and remove them from office to limit their power.
True
False
The president can declare war against another country.
True
False
The president can make laws with approval from the Supreme Court.
True
False
If the vice presidency becomes vacant, the Speaker of the House becomes the vice president according to the 25th amendment. The President Pro-Tempore then becomes the Speaker of the House and the succession list shuffles up.
True
False
Electors are chosen by their party to represent the choice made by the voters in the general (popular) election.
True
False
A mandate is when a president has the support of the majority of the American people after a big election win.
True
False
Only during elections
Only in Congress
In the civil service, employment decisions are made based on merit, and political affiliations cannot influence hiring or firing.
True
False
Only for senior positions
Only in private sector
Political party conventions are held in September and October in a presidential election year to declare a presidential candidate for their party.
True
False
Only in October
Only in September
Congress certifies the winner of the presidential election on January 6th.
True
False
On December 25th
On November 3rd
The newly elected president begins their term on the f
the first Monday in January
January 1st
January 3rd
January 20th
The president can issue executive orders forcing Congress to act on important issues in the US.
False (Executive orders direct the executive branch, not Congress)
True (Executive orders can force Congress to act)
Only with Congressional approval
Only during a national emergency
The secretaries of the executive departments must get presidential approval on the day to day decisions made within the department.
True
False, the secretaries run the departments on a day to day basis
False, only the leaders of agencies must do this.
False, they need the approval of Congress, not the president.
The name and call sign of the plane a president travels on is _____.
Air Force Once
Marine One
Sky King
Eagle One
The presidential salary is set at _____.
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$500,000
The 22nd Amendment can be used by the vice president and the cabinet to remove a president if they believe they are unfit or unable to do the job.
False (This is the 25th Amendment)
True (The 22nd Amendment allows this)
False (This is the 20th Amendment)
False (This is the 21st Amendment)
Nominates people into positions that ideologically align with the president and their political party.
Commander in Chief
Head of State
Party Leader
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Makes decision to move the US Navy into the Indian Ocean to deter terroristic activities
Commander in Chief
Head of State
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
attends the funeral service for the pope
Commander - in - Chief
Head of State
Chief Diplomat
Economic Planner
Party Leader
orders the Federal Aviation Administration to ground all flights due to a terroristic threat
Commander in Chief
Economic Planner
Chief Diplomat
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Attends a global leaders world meeting to address climate problems and solutions
Commander in Chief
Head of State
Chief Diplomat
Chief Executive
Party Leader
Gives a speech to support a transportation improvement bill to gain congressional approval
Commander in Chief
Head of State
Economic Planner
Party Leader
Chief Legislator
creates a trade agreement that benefits the coal industry and will increase the number of coal workers needed in the economy
Chief Legislator
Head of State
Chief Diplomat
Chief Executive
Economic Planner
