The Executive Branch

Question 0

What are the qualifications to be the President?

Answer 0

1. ) Natural born citizen
2. ) 35 years of age
3. ) Resident for 14 years

Question 1

How is a President chosen if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes?

Answer 1

The House chooses

Question 2

22nd Amendment

Answer 2

Limit on presidential terms

Question 3

What is the annual salary of the President?

Answer 3

$400,000 salary plus $50,000 expense allowance

Question 4

Who are the first four people in the line of succession to the presidency?

Answer 4

1. ) Vice President
2. ) Speaker of the House
3. ) Pro temp president
4. ) Secretary of State

Question 5

According to the 25th Amendment, the VP, with the Cabinet’s approval, may take over as Acting President if…

Answer 5

1. ) The President says so in writing to Congress

2. ) The Vice President and majority of the Cabinet say so in writing to Congress

Question 6

What duties does the Constitution assign to the V.P.?

Answer 6

1. ) Preside over the Senate

2. ) Help decide the question of presidential disability

Question 7

How is a vacancy in the office of Vice President filled?

Answer 7

The president nominates a new one that both Houses must approve

Question 8

Presidential candidates try to choose a vice-presidential candidate who will…?

Answer 8

“Balance the ticket”: strengthen his chance of being elected

Question 9

In a state caucus system, what do party members do at their caucus meetings?

Answer 9

Choose delegates to the national convention

Question 10

What is the purpose of a state’s presidential primary?

Answer 10

1. ) Choose delegates for the national convention

2. ) Express a preference for a presidential candidate

Question 11

When are National Party conventions held?

Answer 11

July and August of election year

Question 12

What are the goals of the National Party Conventions?

Answer 12

1. ) Name presidential candidate
2. ) Bring factions together
3. ) Adopt a platform

Question 13

How are presidential electors chosen?

Answer 13

By popular vote in all 50 states (different procedure in each State)

Question 14

Why have Presidents grown more powerful over time?

Answer 14

1. ) Presidents’ actions
2. ) People’s demands
3. ) Congress has granted more power to the presidency

Question 15

In which role is the President serving when ceremonially representing the United States?

Answer 15

Chief citizen

Question 16

In which role is the President meeting with leaders from a foreign country?

Answer 16

Chief diplomat

Question 17

What is an Executive Order?

Answer 17

A directive, rule, or regulation issued by a chief executive or subordinate, based upon constitutional or statutory authority and having the force of law

Question 18

When does the Electoral College vote for the President and Vice President take place?

Answer 18

The Monday after the second Wednesday in December

Question 19

What are the defects of the Electoral college system?

Answer 19

1. ) Winner of the popular vote may not win the presidency
2. ) Electors don’t have to cast their votes in line with popular vote
3. ) House of Representatives may have to decide

Question 20

Who does the President a have the power to remove?

Answer 20

All subordinates except judges and the Vice President

Question 21

What does the President’s refinance power allow him to do?

Answer 21

Issue executive orders

Question 22

What is the power of recognition?

Answer 22

The power to acknowledge the legal existence of a country

Question 23

What is an executive agreement?

Answer 23

A pact made by the President directly with the head of a foreign state; a binding international agreement with force of law

Question 24

What is a treaty?

Answer 24

A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states

Question 25

How many offices are included within the Executive Office of the President?

Answer 25

12

Question 26

What is the title of most members of the Cabinet?

Answer 26

Secretary of - (except Attorney general)

Question 27

What are the two main jobs of the heads of the executive departments?

Answer 27

1. ) Advise/support the President

2. ) Run their departments

Question 28

Amnesty

Answer 28

A blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators

Question 29

Reprieve

Answer 29

An official postponement of the execution of a sentence

Question 30

Who creates the Independent Agencies in the Executive Branch?

Answer 30

Congress