Quiz on the U.S. Presidency

What are the three Constitutional or formal requirements for a person who wants to become President of the United States?

• At least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident for 14 years

• At least 30 years old, a naturalized citizen, and a resident for 10 years

• At least 40 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident for 20 years

• At least 45 years old, a naturalized citizen, and a resident for 15 years

Presidential Cabinet Matching! Under which department would each of the following fall? Assist farmers and consumers of farm products.

• Dept. of Agriculture

• Dept. of Commerce

• Dept. of Education

• Dept. of Energy

Presidential Cabinet Matching! Under which department would each of the following fall? Manage and protect public lands and resources.

• Dept. of Interior

• Dept. of Agriculture

• Dept. of Commerce

• Dept. of Energy

Presidential Cabinet Matching! Under which department would each of the following fall? Carry out the nation's foreign policy.

• Dept. of State

• Dept. of Defense

• Dept. of the Treasury

• Dept. of Homeland Security

Presidential Cabinet Matching! Under which department would each of the following fall? Supervise trade, promote U.S. business, tourism.

• Dept. of Commerce

• Dept. of Agriculture

• Dept. of Education

• Dept. of Energy

Presidential Cabinet Matching! Under which department would each of the following fall? Manage services for armed forces veterans/members.

• Dept. of Veterans Affairs

• Dept. of Defense

• Dept. of Homeland Security

• Dept. of Health and Human Services

Presidential Cabinet Matching! Under which department would each of the following fall? Manage highways, airlines, trains, and sea travel.

• Dept. of Transportation

• Dept. of Education

• Dept. of Health and Human Services

• Dept. of Agriculture

Because of the winner-take-all system, candidates in the presidential election focus much of their attention on which type of states?

• Swing states

• Large states

• Small states

• All states equally

As chief diplomat, the president is able to negotiate what with a foreign leader without getting congressional approval?

• Treaty

• Executive agreement

• Trade deal

• Military alliance

What is the least number of electoral votes a state can have?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 10