Unit 6 Topic 1 Quiz

Which is NOT a power of the president?

• representing the United States to foreign powers

• approving appointments to federal officer positions

• commanding the armed forces

Which of the following are the requirements to qualify as a presidential candidate?

• The president must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the United States for at least 14 years

• The president must be at least 25 years old, and a resident of the United States for at least 7 years

• The president must be at least 45 years old, and a resident of the United States for at least 10 years

According to the 22nd amendment, a president may serve how many terms in office?

• 2

• 6

• 3

A president can pardon those convicted of federal crimes.

• True

• False

Which of the following are limits on the president's power?

Select TWO answers.

• reprieves and pardons for federal crimes only

• removable by impeachment

• prevented from engaging in foreign policy

Which amendment helps define the rules of succession for both the presidency and the vice presidency?

• 25th

• 9th

• 16th

Who is next in line for the presidency if both the president and the vice president are unable to fulfill the duties of the office?

• The Attorney General

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

The president can fill positions in the Executive Office of the President (EOP) without Senate approval.

• True

• False

To which part of the EOP (Executive Office of the President) does the following statement refer?

This is the largest organization in the EOP. It helps the president prioritize how the executive branch should function. Some of the responsibilities include: reviewing federal regulations, helping the executive branch communicate with Congress, and issuing orders from the president about what actions executive branch officials should take.

• Office of Management and Budget

• National Security Council

• Council of Economic Advisers

___________ is when party members gather in groups and try to persuade as many other participants as possible to support their candidate

• Closed primary

• Open primary

• Caucus