Articles 2-3

Question 1

What branch does Article 2 control?

Answer 1

The Executive Branch (President).

Question 2

What is the term of office for the President?

Answer 2

Four years and two terms.

Question 3

How old must the President be?

Answer 3

35 years old.

Question 4

What is the residency requirement for the President?

Answer 4

14 year resident and a natural born citizen.

Question 5

What are the top five positions in the President’s line of succession?

Answer 5

1. The President
2. The Vice President
3. The Speaker of the House
4. Pres. Pro-Tempore
5. Cabinet positions starting with Secretary of State

Question 6

Who is Commander in Chief?

Answer 6

The President.

Question 7

What are the three most important appointment powers of the President?

Answer 7

1. Foreign ambassadors
2. Cabinet members
3. Federal Judges (the Supreme Court)

Question 8

What can the President be removed from office for?

Answer 8

High crimes against the Constitution.

Question 9

What branch of government does Article 3 control?

Answer 9

The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)

Question 10

How are Supreme Court Justices chosen?

Answer 10

They’re nominated by the President and confirmed (or denied) by the Senate.

Question 11

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

Answer 11

Nine.

Question 12

How long do Justices serve?

Answer 12

For life, as long as they don’t violate the constitution.