Article ll

Question 1

What is the Executive branch’s job?

Answer 1

To enforce laws

Question 2

In whom is the executive power vested?

Answer 2

President of the U.S.

Question 3

How long is the term of office for President?

Answer 3

Two 4 year terms

Question 4

How are the President and Vice President chosen?

Answer 4

Each elector casts 1 vote for President and 1 vote for VP, by the Electoral College

Question 5

What are the qualifications to be the Executive (President)?

Answer 5

1. Natural born citizen or citizen of U.S.
2. Must be 35 years old
3. Resident of U.S. for 14 years

Question 6

What does the Executive (President) promise in the oath of office?

Answer 6

That he/she will faithfully execute the office of President of the U.S. and will do their best to preserve, protect & defend the Constitution of the U.S.

Question 7

If a vacancy occurs the office of Executive (President), how is it filled?

Answer 7

• VP will fill position
• VP-elect can act in role until a new one is appointed

Question 8

How can the Executive be removed from office?

Answer 8

• Bribery
• Treason
• Other high crimes & misdemeanors

Question 9

What powers & duties does the Executive (President) have?

Answer 9

• Makes treaties
• Appoints Ambassadors
• Commission all officers of U.S.
• Nominate by the advice & consent of state

Question 10

What is Article ll of the constitution mainly about?

Answer 10

Method for electing the President, the scope of the President’s powers and duties, and the process of removing one from office