Presidential Powers and Roles
The President serves as the head of the nation's armed forces in this role.
Commander in Chief
What are the qualifications to become President?
1. 35 years old
2. Natural Born Citizen
3. Lived in the US for at least 14 years
The group of 15 executive department heads appointed to advise the President and manage major administrative areas is known as what?
The Cabinet
Explain the difference between foreign and domestic policy.
Foreign policy deals with a country’s relationships with other countries, while domestic policy deals with issues and decisions within the country.
This specific section of the U.S. Constitution outlines the powers, structure, and duties of the Executive Branch
Article II
When the president directs the Department of Education on how to enforce a law, he's serving as this.
Chief Executive
This amendment addresses presidential succession and what happens when a President is unable to perform the duties of the office.
The 25th Amendment
Before a Cabinet nominee can officially take office, this congressional body must approve the nomination.
The US Senate
This formal written pact negotiated between foreign nations requires a two-thirds Senate vote for ratification.
Treaties
This Presidential power grants complete exemption from punishment for federal crimes.
Pardon
The annual address presented to Congress where the President outlines legislative goals and reviews national progress is known as what:
The State of the Union Address
This amendment limits a President to being elected to two terms.
22nd Amendment
Amtrak and the U.S. Postal Service are examples of these federal enterprises that operate like businesses.
Government corporations
When countries negotiate and work toward agreements rather than using force, they are practicing this.
Diplomacy
Define impeachment.
A formal accusation or charge of wrongdoing brought against a federal official?
When Donald Trump endorses Mike Collins for Georgia Senator, what role is he acting in?
National Party Leader
Name the next two officials in line, in order, to assume the presidency if both the President and Vice President are simultaneously unable to serve.
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
This executive department is responsible for managing international relations, embassies, and diplomatic negotiations.
Department of State
Sending food, water, clothing, or other necessities to people affected by a crisis is an example of this type of assistance.
Humanitarian aid
Andrew Johnson
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
Explain the difference between Chief Diplomat and Chief of State?
Chief of State represents the country symbolically, while the Chief Diplomat manages relationships and negotiations with other countries.
Name five unwritten qualifications for the presidency.
Answers can include:
Male, Rich, White, Protestant, Military Background, Political Background, Attractive, Married
This executive department oversees the nation's financial system, currency production, and tax collection via the IRS
Department of the Treasury
Economic penalties, asset freezes, or trade embargoes imposed on another nation to influence its actions without military action is known as what?
Sanctions
In a demonstration of checks and balances, the Constitution divides military authority between who?
Congress and the President