Lesson 5.01 The Office of President

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The Office of President Review

Practice the major concepts from the lesson.

1. The Electoral College is the system in use to elect the President and Vice President. Under this system, the citizens of the United States vote for the _______ who then vote for the President or Vice President.
   1. Members of Congress
   2. electors
   3. polling officers
   4. party officials

   Answer: b. electors

2. Each state's number of electors is equal to:
   1. the number of its U.S. Senators plus the number of its U.S. Representatives.
   2. the number of its U.S. Senators.
   3. the number of its U.S. Representatives.
   4. three-fifths of its population.

   Answer: a. the number of its U.S. Senators plus the number of its U.S. Representatives.

3. In 48 states, when a candidate receives the majority of votes, he or she receives:
   1. the chance to be in a runoff election.
   2. the opportunity to demand a recount of votes.
   3. the office of President.
   4. all of a state's electoral votes.

   Answer: d. all of a state's electoral votes.

4. The candidate with at least ___ electoral votes wins a presidential election.
   1.  270
   2. 360
   3. 50
   4. 4700

   Answer: a.  270

5. Which of the following is a true statement regarding the Electoral College?
   1. A candidate who wins the popular vote wins the presidency.
   2. The Founding Fathers wanted the popular vote to determine the president.
   3. It is possible for a candidate to receive the majority of the popular vote but not of the electoral vote and lose a presidential election.
   4. The twelfth amendment eliminated the possibility of a candidate winning the popular vote but not winning the electoral vote.

   Answer: c. It is possible for a candidate to receive the majority of the popular vote but not of the electoral vote and lose a presidential election.

6. All of the following are constitutional qualifications of the President of the United States except which one?
   1. Must be 35 years of age
   2. Must be a natural born citizen of the United States
   3. Must reside in the state from which elected
   4. Must have lived in the United States the previous 14 years

   Answer: c. Must reside in the state from which elected

7. After Congress passes laws, the President, as Chief Executive, is responsible for:
   1. carrying them out or enforcing them.
   2. funding them.
   3. funding only portions of the laws that apply to the whole country.
   4. reading them and referring them to the Supreme Court for review.

   Answer: a. carrying them out or enforcing them.

8. According to the terms of the Twenty-fifth amendment, the Vice President assumes the Presidency:
   1. Upon the death of a President
   2. Upon the resignation of the President
   3. If the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet vote to that the President cannot fulfill his duties
   4. all of the above are true.

   Answer: d. all of the above are true.

9. Which of the following is NOT a benefit the President enjoys while in office?
   1. Traveling in Air Force One
   2. Traveling in Marine One
   3. Living in the White House
   4. Living in the Naval Observatory

   Answer: d. Living in the Naval Observatory

10. Which Presidential Election was the most recent to have a conflict between the popular vote and electoral vote winner?
    1. Election of 1800
    2. Election of 2000
    3. Election of 1824
    4. Election of 1996

    Answer: b. Election of 2000

11. Which of the following best describes the role of the President in which he or she leads the U.S. armed forces?
    1. Chief Diplomat
    2. Chief Legislator
    3. Commander in Chief
    4. Chief Administrator

    Answer: c. Commander in Chief

12. Which of the following best describes the symbolic role of the President in which he or she represents the entire nation, performs ceremonial duties, and entertains foreign leaders?
    1. Chief Diplomat
    2. Chief Citizen
    3. Head of State
    4. Chief of Party

    Answer: c. Head of State