Executive Branch Test Review

Which of the following best describes the special power that the President uses to, “release someone from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime”?

• Cabinet

• Pardon

• Executive Order

• Platform

Which of the following correctly states the Constitution’s qualifications needed in order for someone to become the President of the United States?

• -Must be at least 40 years old

  -Must be a natural born citizen

  -Must have been a resident of the USA for at least 20 years

• -Must be at least 35 years old

  -Must be a natural born citizen

  -Must have been a resident of the USA for at least 14 years

• -Must be at least 40 years old

  -Must be a natural born citizen

  -Must have been a resident of the USA for at least 14 years

• -Must be at least 35 years old

  -Must be a natural born citizen

  -Must have been a resident of the USA for at least 20 years

According to the US Constitution, “The executive Power shall be vested in” what primary position? In other words, who leads the Executive Branch?

• The President of the United States

• The Supreme Court

• The Congress

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

According to the Constitution, what role and title does the President have in regards to the military forces of the USA?

• Leader of the Free World

• Commander in Chief of the Military

• Director of the Judicial Branch

• Head Legislator of the U.S. Government

What is the maximum amount of time that someone is allowed to be the President of the United States?

• TEN years (or two “terms”)

• SIX years (or two “terms”)

• EIGHT years (or two “terms”)

• FOUR years (or two “terms”)

Which of the following describes the major difference between Political Action Committees (“PACs”) and Independent Expenditure-only Committees (“Super PACs”)?

• PACs can receive unlimited amounts of donations, but cannot directly fund a candidate.

• Super PACs can donate to more than one candidate running for President.

• Super PACs can receive unlimited amounts of donations, but cannot directly fund a candidate.

• PACs must give their money equally among candidates running for President.

Which government organization is solely responsible for setting regulations like setting a limit on the amount of money that you can donate to a political candidate?

• The Federal Oversight Committee

• The Political Action Enforcement Agency

• The Department of Donations Regulations

• The Federal Election Commission

Our Constitution establishes an indirect-democracy election of the President of the United States, because the President is officially picked by which group?

• A majority of all the States’ Governors

• The Electoral College

• The Supreme Court

• A popular vote of the American people

When do Americans elect the President of the United States?

• Every 4 years, in December

• Every 4 years, in October

• Every 4 years, in November

• Every 4 years, in September

How many electoral votes are needed in order to win a Presidential Election?

• 260

• 270

• 538

• 330