Ch. 4 - TEST - ExecBranch/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

Under which Executive Branch department would the following scenario fall? Manage and protect public lands and resources.

• Dept. of Interior
• Dept. of Agriculture
• Dept. of Commerce
• Dept. of Energy

Under which Executive Branch department would the following scenario fall? Carry out the nation's foreign policy.

• Dept. of State
• Dept. of Defense
• Dept. of the Treasury
• Dept. of Homeland Security

Under which Executive Branch department would the following scenario fall? Supervise trade, promote U.S. business, tourism.

• Dept. of Commerce
• Dept. of Agriculture
• Dept. of Education
• Dept. of Energy

Under which Executive Branch department would the following scenario 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

Acting as chief diplomat, the president puts together a treaty with Japan. What must happen next for the treaty to go into effect?

• The treaty must be approved by the Senate.
• The treaty must be signed by the Vice President.
• The treaty must be ratified by the Supreme Court.
• The treaty must be approved by the House of Representatives.

What is the total number of electors needed in the Electoral College to win a presidential election?

• 270
• 300
• 250
• 290