AGAP The Presidency Pt 1

Which article of the Constitution specifies the duties and powers of the President?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What is one informal authority of the President derived from established practices and customs?

• Negotiating treaties

• Issuing executive directives

• Nominating judges

• Granting clemency

What is a significant drawback of the electoral college system?

• It consistently mirrors the popular vote

• It enables third-party candidates to win easily

• It may lead to a candidate becoming president without winning the popular vote

• It operates on a proportional representation system

Which amendment specifies the process for handling presidential incapacity and succession?

• 12th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 25th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What was the outcome of the 2000 presidential election?

• Al Gore won the electoral vote
• George W. Bush won the popular vote
• George W. Bush won the electoral vote
• Ralph Nader won the popular vote

Who became president in 1876 despite losing the popular vote?

• Andrew Jackson

• Rutherford B. Hayes

• Grover Cleveland

• Benjamin Harrison

What is a 'faithless elector'?

• An elector who votes according to their state's popular vote
• An elector who does not vote for the candidate they pledged to support
• An elector who abstains from voting
• An elector who votes for a third-party candidate

What is one suggested change to the electoral college system?

• Increase the count of electors

• Implement a proportional representation system

• Abolish the popular vote

• Decrease the number of states

What is the minimum age requirement to become President of the United States?

• 30 years old
• 35 years old
• 40 years old
• 45 years old

Which president endorsed the plan for presidential disability and succession?

• George W. Bush
• Bill Clinton
• Barack Obama
• Ronald Reagan