Executive Branch Test Review

What can a President be impeached for?

• Bribery

• Treason

• High Crimes & Misdemeanors

• Incompetency

What are the constitutional requirements to be President?

• 35 years old

  Naturalized Citizen

  14 year resident

• 30 years old

  Natural Born Citizen

  14 year Resident

• 35 years old

  Natural Born Citizen

  14 year resident

• 35 years old

  Naturalized Citizen

  14 year resident citizen

Select all that apply - Informal Qualifications for President

• Gov't & Military Experience

• Old White Married Man

• Ivy League Educated Lawyer or Businessman

• Well-Spoken, Charismatic, Photogenic, Famous & Good Looking

• Politically Moderate

Why was the 20th Amendment necessary?

• After an election, outgoing Presidents have too much political power and need to be removed from office.

• Prior to the 20th Amendment, outgoing Presidents chose the date of the next inauguration.

• Outgoing Presidents often refuse to help incoming Presidents with the transition of power

• Outgoing Presidents have no real political power, so the new President should take office quickly

Under the 25th Amendment, who can initiate the process to remove the President from office due to incapacity?

• The Supreme Court

• Congress - Majority of House & Senate

• Vice President & Majority of Cabinet

• The President's Political Party Leaders

What happens if a vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice President?

• The President appoints a new Vice President, subject to Senate approval

• The Speaker of the House automatically becomes Vice President

• A special election is held to fill the vacancy

• The Senate chooses a new Vice President

How many total years can someone serve as President?

• 8

• 6

• 10

• 12

What Amendment gave Washington D.C. 3 electoral votes in the Electoral College?

• 12

• 20

• 23

• 25

What was the lasting impact of the 12th Amendment?

• It abolished the Electoral College system.
• It established the procedure for electing the President and Vice President together.
• It allowed for the direct election of Senators.
• It established a two-party system in the United States.

Select all the correct roles &/or responsibilities given to the President &/or the Executive Branch.

• Creating new laws & Judicial Review of Legislation

• Managing State Budgets & Appointing State Governors

• Declaring War and Ratifying International Treaties and Trade Agreements

• Enforcing Laws, Nominating Supreme Court Judges, Maintaining positive relationships with foreign leaders