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Up to date as of October 21, 2026

American Government: System of Government · Set 3 of 4

The President and the Executive Branch Practice Test

What this set covers: The president's term and powers, the vice president, who signs and vetoes bills, the Cabinet, and the Electoral College.

14 questions · Questions 36–49 of the official list · Free · Taking the 2008 test?

Questions in this set

  1. The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
  2. The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
  3. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
  4. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
  5. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
  6. Name one power of the president.
  7. Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
  8. Who signs bills to become laws?
  9. Who vetoes bills?
  10. Who appoints federal judges?
  11. The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
  12. What does the President’s Cabinet do?
  13. What are two Cabinet-level positions?
  14. Why is the Electoral College important?

Up to date as of October 21, 2026: checked against the official USCIS civics test questions and answers.