Unit13-Executive Branch

What are the qualifications for president?

35 Years of age. U.S. Resident for 14 years. Natural born citizen (Bron in U.S.)

What is the president's salary?

$400,000.

What are the five major areas of presidential duties.

Foreign Affairs. Domestic & Military Administration. Legislation. Appointment. Judicial Function.

Who is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces?

President.

How long is the president's term?

4 years.

What is the order of succession to the presidency?

VP, Speaker of the House [...]

What is the main duty of the executive branch?

To enforce or administer laws.

Who is president?

Barack Obama.

Who is vice president?

Joe Biden.

Who is the head of the executive branch?

President.

What two presidents have been impeached?

Johnson and Clinton.

Who is the only president ever to resign?

Nixon.

The president can call both houses of Congress into special session.

True.

The president picks his successor.

False.

A presidential candidate is selected by Congress.

False.

The executive branch enforces our nations laws.

True.

In 1973 when VP Agnew resigned, President Nixon designated his successor.

True.

In number 17, the Congress has the power of approval.

True.

The president and the VP must be from the same political party.

True.

The president can make treaties without the approval of the Senate.

False.

The president cannot veto bills from Congress.

False.

The president may be reelected 3 times.

False.

The national budget is presented by the:
a.vice president
b. secretary of state
c. president

c. president.

A salary of $230,700 is paid to:
a. the president
b. the vice president
c. federal judge

b. the vice president.

The president assumes the duties of office (after election) on:
a. September 5
b. January 20
c. January 4

b. January 20.

The executive branch is discussed in what article of the Constitution?:
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

b. 2.

The president's chief official in foreign affairs is the:
a. Sec. of State
b. Sec. of Defense
c. Vice President
d. Attorney General

a. Sec. of State.

The 25th amendment deals with what topic?:
a. abolishing slavery
b. vacancy of president
c. voting rights
d. income tax

b. vacancy of president.