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The President: Elections, Powers & Cabinet
9 official civics questions from the 2008 version (100 questions) of the USCIS naturalization test — the 2008 test applies if USCIS received your Form N-400 before October 20, 2025. Topic area: american government — b: system of government. On test day the officer asks 10 questions from the full bank of 100 and you need 6 correct.
We elect a President for how many years?
Answer: four (4)
In what month do we vote for President?
Answer: November
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Answer: the Vice President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Answer: the Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Answer: the President
Who signs bills to become laws?
Answer: the President
Who vetoes bills?
Answer: the President
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Answer: advises the President
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Answer: Secretary of Agriculture
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