Executive & Judicial Branch Review

Congress is what branch of government?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Bicameral

Answer explanation

Congress is part of the Legislative Branch of government, responsible for making laws. The other options refer to different branches or a type of structure, but only the Legislative Branch correctly identifies Congress.

The President is the head of which Branch of Government?

• Congress

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Answer explanation

The President is the head of the Executive Branch of Government, which is responsible for enforcing laws and administering the government, unlike Congress (Legislative) and the Judicial Branch.

All of the following are requirements to become U.S. President except?

• Natural Born Citizen

• 35 Years old

• Resident of the United States for at least 14 years.

• Must have a college degree.

• All of the above are true.

Answer explanation

To become U.S. President, one must be a natural born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident for 14 years. A college degree is not a requirement, making 'Must have a college degree' the correct answer.

Which of the following statements best describes the Presidential Election and Terms of Office?

• Election held every 4 years; each President is limited to two terms in office.

• Election held every 2 years; each President is limited to two terms in office.

• Election held every 4 years; each President is limited to four terms in office.

• Election held every 2 years; each President is limited to four terms in office.

Answer explanation

The correct statement is that the Presidential Election is held every 4 years, and each President is limited to two terms in office, as established by the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

The system used to determine the President and Vice President - each state is allotted a certain number of votes, based on the state’s number of representatives. Whichever candidate wins the popular vote in the state wins all the votes for that state.

• Pro Tempore Convention

• Electoral College System

• Congressional Committee System

• Indirect Election System

Answer explanation

The Electoral College System determines the President and Vice President by allocating votes based on each state's representatives. The candidate winning the state's popular vote receives all its electoral votes.

How is a state’s number of electoral votes decided?

• Based on the state's population from the last census.

• Total number of senators and representatives combined.

• Every state has the same number of electoral votes.

• None of the above is true.

Answer explanation

A state's number of electoral votes is determined by adding its total number of senators (always 2) and representatives in the House, reflecting its population size from the last census.

How many electoral votes are needed to win the Presidency?

• 435

• 535

• 286

• 270

• 358

Answer explanation

To win the Presidency, a candidate needs a majority of the 538 electoral votes available. This means at least 270 electoral votes are required to secure victory.

What is the only official duty of the Vice President?

• To serve as the President of the Senate

• To serve on the President’s Cabinet

• To travel as an ambassador to foreign nations.

• To help make important government decisions.

Answer explanation

The only official duty of the Vice President is to serve as the President of the Senate, where they can cast tie-breaking votes. Other roles, like serving on the Cabinet or making decisions, are not official duties.

In the Presidential Succession list, who is number 1 (who comes after the President + Vice President)?

• Speaker of the House

• President Pro Tempore of the Senate

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of the Treasury

Answer explanation

The Speaker of the House is first in the Presidential Succession list after the President and Vice President, as established by the Presidential Succession Act. This makes the Speaker the next in line for the presidency.

In the Presidential Succession list, who is number 2?

• Speaker of the House

• President Pro tempore of the Senate

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Treasury

Answer explanation

In the Presidential Succession list, the President Pro tempore of the Senate is second in line after the Vice President, making it the correct answer. The Speaker of the House is third.