Legislative and Executive Branch Quiz

The Legislative Branch was established by Article ____ of the Constitution.

• I
• II
• III

• Provides advice to the president on matters of public policy
• Elected by the general public to serve four-year terms

What is the method we use to elect the president?

• Executive College
• Executive agreement
• Electoral College

How many years does a member of the United States House of Representatives serve?

• 4
• 6
• 2
• Life

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be elected to the House of Representatives?

• Must hold a college degree
• Must be at least 25 years old
• Must have been a United States citizen for at least 7 years

According to the 22nd Amendment, the President ________________

• May serve a maximum of 10 years
• May run for a third term after someone else has been elected President for 4 years.
• May serve a maximum of 12 years

According to the Constitution, the president can ask for a declaration of war, but it is up to whom to officially declare war?

• Congress
• Vice President
• The People

How many Senators does each state have?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 3

A state’s ________________ is equal to the total number of its United States Senators and Representatives.

• Judges
• Spoils
• Electoral Votes

A person running for the House of Representatives has to be at least _______ years old.

• 20
• 30
• 25
• 35