Executive Branch Quiz Review

There are only 3 qualifications to be President included in the Constitution

• True

• False

The role of the Executive Branch is to _____________ federal laws and defend the Constitution

• Create

• Argue

• Carry out

• Get rid of

Citizens narrow down the field of Presidential candidates during __________ elections in the spring before November's __________ election

• Primary / General

• General / Primary

• First / Second

• Second / First

Citizens cast their votes for a Presidential but the President is formally elected by the Electoral College

• True

• False

Prior to this amendment, the winner of the election became President and the runner-up became Vice President

• 8th

• 10th

• 4th

• 12th

How many years is the Presidential term?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which Article of the Constitution describes the structure, roles and powers of the Executive Branch?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Article 1 describes the Legislative Branch and Article 3 describes the Judicial Branch

Which of the following is not a qualification to be President included in the U.S. Constitution?

• 35 years of age

• Native Born Citizen

• Have political experience

• 14 year resident of the U.S.

Answer explanation

Even though this is a common trait of past Presidents, and something many people like to see in a Presidential candidate, it is not necessary. Example: Donald Trump had no previous political experience.

Executive Orders are issued by the President and cannot be overturned by a law passed by Congress, a Supreme Court decision, or by the next President

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Executive orders can be overturned by a law passed by Congress, the Supreme Court, or the next President

___________ powers are listed in Article 2 of the Constitution

• Implied

• Inherent

• Expressed

• Necessary