Social studies quiz #5

What is the main duty of the Executive Branch?

to enforce or administer laws

The President can only serve 2 terms

True

What is the term for presidency

4 years

What amendment provides the term limitation of the president

22nd amendment

Duties of the President are divided into which 5 classes

1. Foreign affairs
2. Domestic and military administration
3. Legislation
4. Appointment
5. Judicial functions

What are qualifications to be a president and Vice President

Must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and a resident of the United States for 14 years

What is the president's salary

$400,000

What is Vice Presidents salary

$230,700

The president and Vice President must always run on the same party ticket

True

Who is Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces?

president

How many members and departments are in the president's cabinet

15

The Secretary of State cabinet is the official in foreign affairs

True

When was the department of education cabinet created

1979

What is the department of interior cabinet responsible for?

National parks

What is the department of health and human services cabinet responsible for?

Social security

The department of state cabinet participates in the United nations

True

The executive branch of government is discussed in what article

2

Who is the President?

Donald Trump

Who is the Vice President?

Mike Pence

How many electoral votes does Illinois have

20

How many electoral votes are there?

538

What is the symbol for Republicans

elephant

What is the symbol for democrats

donkey

Who has the most electoral vote?

California with 55

Who prepares the budget for the nation?

The president

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

270

Name the amendment:
The first term winner of the November presidential election assumes duties of the office on January 20th

20th amendment

Those appointed by the president to these " executive departments " became known as what

Members of the presidents cabinet

If the office of the president becomes vacant, the Vice President becomes president. Next in succession is the speaker of the house, then president pro tempore of the senate, than members of the cabinet, starting with the Secretary of State

True

The Vice President presides over the senate of the United States, takes on duties assigned by president, succeeds the office of the president

True