Understanding the U.S. Presidency and Government Functions

How long is a presidential term? What limitations does the 22nd Amendment place on the President's tenure?

• 2 years, no limitations

• 4 years, two terms

• 6 years, one term

• 8 years, no limitations

List the three Constitutional qualifications for the President.

• Natural born citizen, 35 years old, 14 years residency

• Naturalized citizen, 30 years old, 10 years residency

• Natural born citizen, 40 years old, 20 years residency

• Naturalized citizen, 35 years old, 14 years residency

What is the order for presidential succession?

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

• Speaker of the House, Vice President, Secretary of State

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

• Secretary of State, Vice President, Speaker of the House

Who determines the President's salary? What benefits and compensation does the President receive?

• Congress, $400,000 salary

• Supreme Court, $500,000 salary

• Vice President, $300,000 salary

• Senate, $450,000 salary

What are the two official duties of the Vice President?

• A) Preside over the Senate, vote in case of a tie

• B) Command the military, oversee the budget

• C) Lead the House of Representatives, manage foreign affairs

• D) Draft legislation, appoint judges.

Identify the ultimate source of the President's power.

• The Constitution

• The Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The People

Explain the importance of a President's character.

• It influences public trust and leadership effectiveness

• It determines the President's salary

• It affects the President's term length

• It dictates the President's legislative power.

Name some factors that have contributed to the growth of presidential power.

• Economic crises, wars, technological advancements

• Decrease in population, fewer states, less media

• Isolationism, reduced military, limited technology

• Agricultural focus, local governance, minimal trade.

What is the foundation of the President's authority and influence?

• The Constitution

• The military

• The media

• The economy

List the five primary roles of the President. What are the three ceremonial functions of the President as chief of state?

• A) Chief executive, chief diplomat, commander in chief, chief legislator, chief of party; hosting state dinners, awarding medals, attending funerals

• B) Chief economist, chief justice, chief of staff, chief of operations, chief of security; leading parades, organizing elections, managing budgets

• C) Chief negotiator, chief scientist, chief educator, chief artist, chief athlete; performing concerts, painting portraits, writing books

• D) Chief architect, chief engineer, chief doctor, chief lawyer, chief farmer; designing buildings, curing diseases, arguing cases.