Executive Branch Review

What people are a part of the Executive Branch?

• Judges and Justices

• Senators and Representatives

• President and Vice President

• Governors and Mayors

What are the 3 formal qualifications to become president?

• At least 35 years old, natural-born citizen, and resident of the United States for 14 years

• At least 30 years old, naturalized citizen, and resident of the United States for 10 years

• At least 40 years old, born in the United States, and resident of the United States for 20 years

• At least 25 years old, citizen of any country, and resident of the United States for 5 years

What is the order of succession if the president can no longer serve?

• President pro tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Vice President, Secretary of State

• Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State

• Vice President, Secretary of State, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate

• Secretary of State, Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate

What does the 22nd Amendment say?

• Gives the president the power to veto bills

• Establishes the order of succession

• Limits the president to two terms in office

• Grants the president the authority to appoint Supreme Court justices

What is the purpose of independent regulatory agencies?

• To enforce laws and regulations

• To manage the president's cabinet

• To advise the president on foreign policy

• To oversee the electoral college

Which of the following is NOT a constitutional requirement to become President of the United States?

• Natural born citizen of the U.S.

• 35 years old

• U.S. resident for 14 years

• A college education

If the President leaves office, the next in the line of succession would be the Vice President. Who is next, after the Vice President? _____________________

• President Pro-Tempore

• Secretary of State

• Chief of Staff

• Speaker of the House

The President has the power to make treaties & executive agreements, recognize other countries, and send or receive diplomats. These are all examples of his/her __________________ powers.

• Judicial

• Executive

• Ceremonial

• Diplomatic

A president uses this power to make a law without the consent of Congress.

• Executive Privilege Power

• Executing Laws Power

• Executive Orders Power

• Appointing Officials Power

Granting forgiveness for a conviction is called a.....

• reprieve

• clemoncy

• pardon

• acquittal