Article II

Question 1

After the President who is next in the order of presidential succession?

Answer 1

The Vice President

Question 2

After the Vice President who is next in the order of presidential succession?

Answer 2

Speaker of the House

Question 3

After the Speaker of the House who is next in the order of presidential succession?

Answer 3

President Pro Temp of the Senate

Question 4

After the President Pro Tem of the Senate who is next in the order of presidential succession?

Answer 4

Secretary of State

Question 5

After the Secretary of State who is next in the order of presidential succession?

Answer 5

Cabinet Members

Question 6

What is the job of the executive branch?

Answer 6

To enforce laws

Question 7

At least how old must you be in order to run for president?

Answer 7

35

Question 8

The power to enforce laws is in the hands of which branch?

Answer 8

The Executive Branch

Question 9

How long is the presidents term of office?

Answer 9

4 years

Question 10

Who is the current President of the United States?

Answer 10

Barack Obama

Question 11

Who is the Vice President of the United States?

Answer 11

Joe Biden

Question 12

Why did the writers of the Constitution create the Electoral College to elect the president?

Answer 12

They believed that the common people were not informed enough to make an educated decision.

Question 13

How is the number of electoral votes for each state determined?

Answer 13

of members in the House (per state) + # of reps (per state) = # of Electoral Votes

Question 14

At least how long does a person need to be a citizen in order to run for president?

Answer 14

14 years

Question 15

Which group must approve all of the President’s appointments to the Cabinet?

Answer 15

The Senate

Question 16

What does Congress need to do in order to override a presidential veto?

Answer 16

2/3rds vote (a super majority) in both houses.

Question 17

How does the Executive Branch “check” the Legislative Branch? (4 ways)

Answer 17

1. Can propose bills to Congress
2. Can veto laws passed by Congress
3. Make appointments to federal posts
4. Negotiates foreign treaties

Question 18

What is the purpose of the Cabinet?

Answer 18

to give advice to the president

Question 19

Which Cabinet position helps the president solve issues with other countries?

Answer 19

State

Question 20

Which Cabinet position works with the President to go after violators of federal laws?

Answer 20

Justice

Question 21

Name the “hat” the president wears when he is in charge of the military.

Answer 21

Commander-in-Chief

Question 22

Name the “hat” the president wears when he meets with the Prime Minister of Japan.

Answer 22

Chief Foreign Policy Maker

Question 23

Name the “hat” the president wears when he appoints high level officials.

Answer 23

Chief Executive

Question 24

Name the “hat” the president wears when he congratulates the Chicago Bears on winning the Superbowl.

Answer 24

Head of State

Question 25

Name the “hat” the president wears when he vetos a bill.

Answer 25

Chief Legislator

Question 26

Name the “hat” the president wears when he makes major military decisions in war time.

Answer 26

Commander-in-chief

Question 27

Name the “hat” the president wears when he campaigns for fellow party members.

Answer 27

Chief of party

Question 28

Name the “hat” the president wears when he encourages consumer spending.

Answer 28

Watchdog of the Economy

Question 29

In what two ways can the president check the power of the judicial branch?

Answer 29

1. Appoints federal (Supreme Court) judges to the Judicial Branch
2. Can grant pardons to federal offenders sentenced by the courts