Question

chapter 10 lessons 1 & 2 - the president and the vice president
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date:
class: government

• part i - multiple choice: presidential duties and qualifications

directions: circle the best answer.

1. the most important duty of the president is to:

a approve laws made by congress
b make sure national laws are fully executed
c. represent the united states at the olympics
d. manage the supreme court

1. according to the constitution, to be eligible for president, a person must be:

a. 30 years old and a u.s. citizen for 10 years
b. a natural - born citizen, 35 years old, and a u.s. resident for 14 years
c. a legal resident, 40 years old, and a registered voter
d. a college graduate with military service

1. the twenty - second amendment limits the president to:

a. three terms
b. two terms or a maximum of 10 years
c. one term only
d. unlimited service if reelected

1. which of the following is an informal qualification for becoming president?

a. being a supreme court justice
b. moderate political beliefs and ability to fundraise
c. serving as a local mayor
d. being a veteran

1. which of these presidents is best known for using radio broadcasts called \fireside chats\ to communicate with the american public?

a. ronald reagan
b. franklin d. roosevelt
c. barack obama

Explanation:

For question 1: The President's main duty is to enforce laws. Approving laws (veto - override aside, main law - making is Congress's role), representing at Olympics is a minor role, and managing Supreme Court is not a duty.
For question 2: The Constitution requires a natural - born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a U.S. resident for 14 years.
For question 3: The 22nd Amendment limits the President to two terms or a maximum of 10 years (if a Vice - President serves more than two years of a President's term and then is elected twice).
For question 4: Moderate political beliefs and fundraising ability are informal qualifications. Being a Supreme Court Justice (a judicial role), serving as a local mayor (a lower - level political role not required), and being a veteran (not a formal or main informal qualification) are not the key informal qualification.
For question 5: Franklin D. Roosevelt is known for "Fireside Chats".

Answer:

1. B. Make sure national laws are fully executed
2. B. A natural - born citizen, 35 years old, and a U.S. resident for 14 years
3. B. Two terms or a maximum of 10 years
4. B. Moderate political beliefs and ability to fundraise
5. B. Franklin D. Roosevelt