Executive Branch Exam Questions and
Answers
Presidential Qualifications - Answer- Must be a natural born US citizen, must be 35
years of age, must have been a resident of the US for 14 years
12 Amendment - Answer- Amended the presidential election process so that the 2nd
place finisher was not automatically the vice president
22nd Amendment - Answer- Limits the president to two terms, or a maximum of 10
years (i.e., if a Vice President serves not more than one half of a President's term, he
can be elected to a further two terms).
25th Amendment - Answer- Amendment that creates a chain of succession for filling in
the presidential seat in case of death/incapacitation.
Electoral College - Answer- A group selected by the states to elect the president and
the vice-president, in which each state's number of electors is equal to the number of its
senators and representatives in Congress
Commander in Chief - Answer- The role of the president as supreme commander of the
military forces of the United States and of the state National Guard units when they are
called into federal service
Chief Diplomat - Answer- Term for the President as the main architect of foreign policy
and spokesperson to other countries. President negotiates treaties and effects
executive agreements.
Chief of State - Answer- Term for the President as the head of the government of the
United States, symbol of all the people of the nation. Describes the president's role in
setting domestic policy.
Chief Legislator - Answer- Term for the President that describes his/her role in
suggesting legislation to Congress
Judicial Powers of the President - Answer- Grants reprives and pardons for federal
offenses (except impeachment), nominates federal judges (who are confirmed by a
majority of the Senate)
