POD 2nd Sem Ex Review 1

What are the three Constitutional qualifications for becoming President?

• Natural born citizen, 30 years old, 10 years U.S. residency
• Natural born citizen, 35 years old, 14 years U.S. residency
• U.S. citizen, 35 years old, 10 years U.S. residency
• Natural born citizen, 40 years old, 14 years U.S. residency

Which presidential role involves being the ceremonial head of state?

• Chief Executive
• Chief Administrator
• Chief of State
• Chief Diplomat

Under the 25th Amendment, who becomes President if the President becomes disabled?

• Speaker of the House
• Secretary of State
• Vice President
• President Pro Tempore

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 260
• 265
• 270
• 275

What happened in the election of 1800 that led to constitutional change?

• No candidate received electoral votes
• Three candidates tied for the presidency
• Jefferson and Burr tied for the presidency
• The House failed to choose a president

Which amendment changed how electors name both President and Vice President?

• 10th Amendment
• 12th Amendment
• 22nd Amendment
• 25th Amendment

In presidential primaries, which state traditionally goes first?

• Iowa
• New Hampshire
• South Carolina
• Nevada

What was one original argument against a popular vote for president?

• Too expensive to conduct
• Too many people over large area wouldn't know enough
• States would lose power
• Congress would have too much influence

How many electoral votes does each state receive?

• Based on population only
• Based on Senate seats only
• Based on total number of congressmen
• Equal number for all states

When do electors officially meet to cast their votes?

• First Monday in November
• Monday following second Wednesday in December
• January 6th
• January 20th