The President Quiz Questions

1. Who is the leader of the Executive branch of the government?

A The Majority Leader of the Senate B The Speaker of the House C The President D The Secretary of State

2. Which of the following is not a part of the Executive Branch?

A The Secretary of State B The President C The Cabinet D The Supreme Court

3. What is the main job of the Vice President?

A The vice president acts as Commander and Chief of the U.S. armed forces. B To lead the cabinet meetings and take notes for the president. C To take over as president if the president dies or can no longer do the job of president. D To drive the president around in his limousine.

4. What are some of the functions of the Executive Office of the President?

A Assist the president in running the many responsibilities of the Executive Branch. B Brief the press on the president`s activities. C Advise the president on national security issues. D All of the above.

5. True or False: Each cabinet member must be approved by the U.S. Congress.

A TRUE B FALSE

6. How many different Cabinet departments are there?

A 4 B 100 C 15 D 10

7. Which of the following is not a requirement to become President of the United States?

A You must have the U.S. Constitution memorized by heart. B You must be a natural born US Citizen C You must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years. D You must be at least 35 years old.

8. Which part of the Executive Branch votes to break a tie in the Senate?

A Vice President B White House Head of Staff C Secretary of State D The President

9. What is the maximum number of times one person can be elected president?

A 1 time B 2 times C 4 times D 3 times

10. Which of the following is not a power of the president?

A The power to sign treaties with foreign nations. B The power to break a tie vote in the Senate. C The power to veto legislation from congress. D The power to pardon criminals.