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The president is the most authoritative figure in the USA. Welcome to the ultimate US President quiz. It's a quick trivia quiz that features ten questions about the post of the head of the state, which is the President. So, test your knowledge about the president of the United States and the history of the US. There is no time limit, so read each item carefully and answer. All the best!
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1.

According to the Constitution, the President must:
- A.
  
  Be a man who owns the property.
- B.
  
  Be at least 35 years of age.
- C.
  
  Have held one major public office.
- D.
  
  Have lived in the U. S. for at least 20 years.
Correct Answer
B. Be at least 35 years of age.

Explanation
The Constitution states that the President must be at least 35 years of age. This requirement ensures that the President has gained enough life experience and maturity to effectively lead the country. Age is often seen as a factor in determining a person's ability to make sound decisions and handle the responsibilities of the highest office in the land. By setting a minimum age requirement, the Constitution aims to ensure that the President is capable of handling the complexities and challenges of the role.

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2.

A President can serve no more than _____ years in office.
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  12
Correct Answer
C. 10

Explanation
The President can serve no more than 10 years in office. This is because according to the 22nd Amendment of the United States Constitution, a person can only be elected as President for a maximum of two terms, each term lasting 4 years. However, if a Vice President assumes the presidency due to the death, resignation, or removal of the President, and serves less than two years of the term, they can still be elected to two full terms of their own, resulting in a total of 10 years in office.

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3.

The Camp David Accords were signed at this presidential resort. The Accords were created to bring peace to what region of the world?
- A.
  
  Western Europe
- B.
  
  Eastern Europe
- C.
  
  Mideast
- D.
  
  Africa
- E.
  
  Asia
Correct Answer
C. Mideast

Explanation
The Camp David Accords were signed at this presidential resort in order to bring peace to the Mideast region of the world.

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4.

One of the major flaws in the electoral college system is that:
- A.
  
  The winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency.
- B.
  
  The incumbent President is usually reelected.
- C.
  
  The majority party in Congress has an advantage when the electorate votes.
- D.
  
  Electors are required to vote according to the wishes of their constituency.
Correct Answer
A. The winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency.

Explanation
The major flaw in the electoral college system is that the winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency. This means that even if a candidate receives the most votes from the general public, they may still lose the election if they do not win the majority of electoral votes. This has led to situations where a candidate who won the popular vote did not become president, which some argue is undemocratic and does not accurately represent the will of the people.

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5.

Which of the following is eligible to run for the presidency: a 45-year old banker who was born and raised in Wyoming or a 30-year-old State legislator who was born in Virginia, lived abroad for 10 years, then returned to Virginia?
- A.
  
  The banker
- B.
  
  The State legislator
- C.
  
  Neither a nor b
- D.
  
  Both a and b
Correct Answer
A. The banker

Explanation
The correct answer is the banker. According to the Constitution of the United States, to be eligible to run for the presidency, a person must be a natural-born citizen of the United States. Since the banker was born and raised in Wyoming, which is a state within the United States, they meet this requirement. Additionally, there is no age restriction for running for the presidency, so the fact that the banker is 45 years old does not disqualify them. On the other hand, the State legislator was born in Virginia but lived abroad for 10 years, which may raise questions about their natural-born citizenship status.

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6.

This is a picture of the limo that what president was killed in?
- A.
  
  LBJ
- B.
  
  JFK
- C.
  
  Lincoln
- D.
  
  Taft
- E.
  
  Reagan
Correct Answer
B. JFK

Explanation
The correct answer is JFK because JFK stands for John F. Kennedy, who was the president that was killed in the limo shown in the picture.

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7.

The President's military powers:
- A.
  
  Are strictly limited to times of war.
- B.
  
  Are shared with Congress.
- C.
  
  Only apply to the use of the United States Army and its weapons.
- D.
  
  May never be used to keep the domestic peace.
Correct Answer
B. Are shared with Congress.

Explanation
The correct answer is "are shared with Congress." This means that the President's military powers are not solely in their control, but rather they must work in conjunction with Congress. This is in line with the principles of checks and balances in the US government, where no single branch has absolute power. The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the military, but Congress has the authority to declare war, fund military operations, and make decisions regarding the use of force. Therefore, the President's military powers are shared and subject to oversight by Congress.

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8.

All of the following are characteristics that usually determine who is nominated for President except:
- A.
  
  Incumbency.
- B.
  
  Controversial viewpoints.
- C.
  
  Married.
- D.
  
  From a key larger State.
Correct Answer
B. Controversial viewpoints.

Explanation
The question is asking for the characteristic that does not usually determine who is nominated for President. Incumbency, being currently in office, is often a factor that determines nomination. Being from a key larger state can also be a determining factor as states with larger populations have more electoral votes. Being married is not a determining factor, but controversial viewpoints are not usually a characteristic that determines who is nominated for President.

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9.

The least number of presidential electors a State can have is:
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  Four
- E.
  
  Five
Correct Answer
C. Three

Explanation
The least number of presidential electors a State can have is three. Each state is allocated a number of electors equal to the total number of its Senators and Representatives in Congress. Since each state has a minimum of two Senators and one Representative, the minimum number of electors a state can have is three.

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10.

During the nomination process, political battles are most likely to occur in:
- A.
  
  Presidential primaries in the President's party.
- B.
  
  Presidential primaries in the party out of power.
- C.
  
  The Cabinet.
- D.
  
  The electoral college.
Correct Answer
B. Presidential primaries in the party out of power.

Explanation
During the nomination process, political battles are most likely to occur in presidential primaries in the party out of power. This is because when a party is out of power, there is typically more competition among candidates vying for the nomination. In these primaries, multiple candidates from the same party compete against each other to secure their party's nomination for the presidency. This often leads to intense campaigning, debates, and rivalries as candidates try to differentiate themselves and appeal to voters within their own party.

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The US President Quiz

According to the Constitution, the President must:

A President can serve no more than _____ years in office.

The Camp David Accords were signed at this presidential resort. The Accords were created to bring peace to what region of the world?

One of the major flaws in the electoral college system is that:

Which of the following is eligible to run for the presidency: a 45-year old banker who was born and raised in Wyoming or a 30-year-old State legislator who was born in Virginia, lived abroad for 10 years, then returned to Virginia?

This is a picture of the limo that what president was killed in?

The President's military powers:

All of the following are characteristics that usually determine who is nominated for President except:

The least number of presidential electors a State can have is:

During the nomination process, political battles are most likely to occur in: