Qualifications and Roles
You must be at least this old to become President.
35
How do candidates campaign for President?
Political ads, political posters, political signs, go and talk to people
If the President dies in office or is unable to fulfill his responsibilities, who come into office?
The Vice President
It is on this day that the President is officially sworn into office.
January 20
Before he became president, he was a peanut farmer.
a. George Washington
b. Ulysses S. Grant
c. Jimmy Carter
c. Jimmy Carter
The President has the power to do this to bills from Congress.
Veto
If you lose the presidential election, what do you do to the winner?
Concede
Name ONE role of the Vice President.
Succession, President of the Senate, attend foreign events, participate in policy meetings
After the candidate is elected on Election day, what is he referred to from November to January?
President-Elect
This President is from Indiana.
a. Benjamin Harrison
b. James K. Polk
c. Franklin Pierce
Where in the Constitution does it state the qualifications for President?
Article II, section 1
This step to become President happens when members of party go to polls and vote on which candidate they want to see earn their party’s nomination.
Primary
This Amendment in the Constitution gives the Vice President power to take over the Presidency if the president dies.
25th Amendment
It is during this time that the President makes a political impression to his constituents.
First 100 Days
This President was an actor before taking office.
a. John F. Kennedy
b. Ronald Reagan
c. Bill Clinton
b. Ronald Reagan
When the United States is at war, what is the nickname and role the President takes on?
Commander in Chief
Democrats and Republicans running for president go to this to decide who will run during the national election.
National Convention/Party's Convention
List two reasons why Presidents choose their Vice President.
After the President is sworn in, they do this.
Give an inaugural address/speech
This President fathered 15 Children.
a. Andrew Jackson
b. Thomas Jefferson
c. John Tyler
c. John Tyler
These are presidential directives that have the force of law without the approval of Congress.
Executive Orders
FINAL JEOPARDY:
It was during this Presidential election that the Supreme Court decided the winner.
Bush v. Gore, Election of 2000
When William Henry Harrison dies in office, who takes over?
Vice President John Tyler
What is the reason for the President to give an Inauguration Speech?
Symbolizes peaceful transfer of power, time to reunite the nation, plan for administration’s vision for the next four years
This President engaged in 100 duels.
a. Chester Arthur
b. Andrew Jackson
c. Gerald Ford
b. Andrew Jackson