Article II: The President

How is the President of the United States is elected?

• The President is elected by a direct popular vote.

• The President is elected by the Electoral College.

• The President is elected by the Congress.

• The President is elected by the Supreme Court.

What is the term length for the President of the United States?

• Elected to a 4 year term.

• Elected to a 2 year term.

• Elected to a 6 year term.

• Elected to a 5 year term.

Which of the following is a qualification to become President of the United States?

• 30 years or older

• Natural born citizen of the United States

• 10 years+ resident of the United States

What is one of the powers of the President of the United States?

• Declare war

• Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces

• Pass laws

Fill in the blank: The President must be a resident of the United States for at least ____.

• 14 years.

• 10 years.

• 20 years.

• 5 years.

List one power of the President mentioned in Section 2, Paragraph 1.

• The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States.

• The President shall receive foreign Ambassadors.

• The President shall have Power to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur.

• The President shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States.

What is required for the President to make treaties?

• Approval of the Senate

• Approval of the House of Representatives

• Approval of the Supreme Court

• Approval of the Vice President

What type of appointments can the President make with Consent from a majority of the Senate?

• Judicial appointments

• Cabinet appointments

• Ambassadorial appointments

• ALL of the Choices

What report must the President give every year?

• The President must give the State of the Union address every year.

• The President must give the Annual Budget Report every year.

• The President must give the National Security Report every year.

• The President must give the Economic Overview Report every year.

What can the President do to Congress in a special session?

• Call Congress into session

• Dissolve Congress

• Veto Congressional decisions

• Appoint new members to Congress