Roles of the President
What role deals with the Armed Forces?
Commander in Chief
Article 2
Which Article establishes the Executive Branch?
Legislative Branch
Which branch is the Executive Branch checking when the President vetos a bill?
What are the two of the four Primary Responsibilities of the President?
1)To make foreign policy 2)To negotiate 3)Apply economic pressure 4)Threatens military interventions
Who was the fattest president the U.S ever had? And how heavy was he?
President Howard Taft and 290 pounds
Who handles foreign and domestic affairs?
Chief Diplomat
Executive Powers
What is the main focus point of Article 2 section 1?
Hint: Powers of this Branch
Judicial Branch
When the President appoints Supreme Court leaders which branch is he checking?
What are the two of the five responsibilities of Chief Diplomat?
1)Treaties 2) Ratifications 3)Rejections 4)Executive Agreements 5)Power of Recognition
Who is the only President to three consecutive terms?
FDR
Who is the ceremonial head of the government?
Chief of State
President's powers and duties
What is the main focus point of Article 2 section 2 & 3? (The things that the president can do)
Along with vetoing bills the president can also can do this to congress
What allows the President to call the Congress to special session?
Who has the power to declare war
Congress
What government secure location does the president and his family vacation?
Camp David
Who has the over all power of the Executive branch?
Chief of Executive
Impeachment
What of the main focus point of Article 2 section 4?
(Removal of the President)
Very rare
How often does Congress override a veto?
If the President makes an unauthorized action of war how long does he have to report it to Congress?
48 hours
How much is the presidential salary?
$400,000
The highest position held in all parties and it can only obtained through being elected as President.
What is the Chief of Party and how is obtained?
The President is sworn in at this ceremony
Inauguration
To protect against an abuse of power by any one branch in government
What is the definition of Checks and Balances?
If Congress does not approve the Presidents' unauthorized actions of war, how long does he have to evacuate American Military?
60 days
What president is on the hundred dollar bill?
Trick question, Ben Franklin was never a President.