Quiz on the Executive Branch of the Constitution

Which article of the Constitution describes the Executive Branch?

• First Article

• Second Article

• Third Article

• Fourth Article

What is the main job of the Executive Branch?

• Create laws

• Interpret laws

• Carry out and enforce the laws that were created by Congress

• Amend the Constitution

What are the qualifications for President of the US?

• At least 30, Natural born citizen, and reside in the US for 10 years

• At least 35, Natural born citizen, and reside in the US for 14 years

• At least 40, Naturalized citizen, and reside in the US for 20 years

• At least 45, Natural born citizen, and reside in the US for 5 years

How long is a presidential term of office?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

Originally, how many terms was a president limited to by the Constitution?

• One term

• Two terms

• Three terms

• There is no limit on the number of terms in the original constitution

Which amendment set the term limit to 2? What year was it ratified?

• 21st Amendment & 1945

• 22nd Amendment & 1951

• 23rd Amendment & 1960

• 24th Amendment & 1970

Which president served the most terms in office prior to the passage of the amendment?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• FDR (32nd president)

• Thomas Jefferson

Originally, how were Vice Presidents chosen?

• Appointed by the President

• Elected by the Senate

• Person with the second most electoral votes

• Chosen by the House of Representatives

What amendment changed how Vice Presidents were chosen? When was it ratified?

• 10th Amendment & 1791

• 11th Amendment & 1795

• 12th Amendment & 1804

• 13th Amendment & 1865

What do we call it when Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates run as a team?

• Running mate

• Campaign partner

• Election duo

• Political pair