Worksheetsexecutive branch
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Who takes the President's place if he is unable to serve?
Vice President
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
How long is a President's term in office?
4 years
2 years
6 years
8 years
What are the leaders of the 15 departments known as?
Cabinet
Senate
Congress
Supreme Court
What are the qualifications to run for President?
Must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and have lived in the U.S. for 14 years
Must be at least 30 years old, a naturalized citizen, and have lived in the U.S. for 10 years
Must be at least 25 years old, a natural-born citizen, and have lived in the U.S. for 5 years
Must be at least 40 years old, a naturalized citizen, and have lived in the U.S. for 20 years
Define Electoral College.
A group of people chosen from each state to formally elect the President and Vice President
A college for politicians
A group of judges who decide laws
A committee that writes bills
Define impeachment.
The process of charging a government official with misconduct
The process of passing a law
The process of electing a new official
The process of pardoning a criminal
Define pardon.
The act of forgiving someone for a crime and removing punishment
The act of vetoing a bill
The act of impeaching an official
The act of appointing a judge
Define veto.
The power to reject a bill passed by the legislature
The power to approve a bill
The power to impeach an official
The power to pardon a criminal
How many terms is a President limited to?
2
1
3
4
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
The Vice President
The Secretary of Defense
The Speaker of the House
How many electoral college votes does Illinois have?
19
10
15
25
Which state has the most electoral college votes?
California
Texas
Florida
New York
