Government
Executive Branch Test Review
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Important Information/Concepts
1. What qualifications must a person meet before he/she can run for President?
2. What is the major difference between a primary and a caucus? Which State holds the first primary in
our country? Which State holds the first Caucus?
3. Why is it nearly impossible for 3rd party candidates and Independent candidates to earn the right to share
the debate stage with the Republican and Democratic nominees for President?
4. What is the maximum number of years a President may serve?
5. The 25th Amendment states that the Vice President will succeed the President in cases of death,
impeachment or disability. What legislation is responsible for determining Presidential succession after
the first step (Vice President)? Be familiar with the top 5 steps of succession
6. What 2 ways can a President be declared disabled?
7. Can a President return to office after being declared disabled? If so, how?
8. How is the nomination process different for the party in office vs. the party out of office?
9. For what 3 reasons are national conventions held?
10. List 3 arguments against the Electoral College system.
11. What 3 situations are defined by the 25th Amendment?
12. How is the number of electoral votes that each state has decided? What is the least amount any state can
have?
13. What 2 duties are assigned to the Vice President according to the Constitution?
14. What 2 functions can a Presidential Primary serve?
15. How did the Framer’s intend the President to be elected?
16. Why do some people believe that the 22nd Amendment should be repealed?
17. List 3 arguments in favor of using popular vote to elect our President.
18. Opponents of term limits for President have offered two solutions. What are the solutions and why do
some people feel they are better options than our current system?
19. List the 4 plans that have been proposed to reform the Electoral College. Which one is most widely
supported?
20. What is the major flaw in the Electoral College system?
Define the following terms:
Chief Executive
Presidential Succession
Platform
Commander In Chief
Chief Legislator
Electorate
Chief Citizen
Keynote Address
Electoral College
Chief of State
Winner-take-all
Balance the ticket
Chief Administrator
Presidential Electors
Chief Diplomat
Chief of Party
Proportional Representation
Incumbent
Battleground States