Terms of Office & Line of Succession
What amendment limits the President to two terms?
What is The 22nd Amendment?
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
To elect the President and Vice President of the United States
Name one example of a government corporation
The U.S. Postal Service, Amtrak & Tennessee Valley Authority
What is the process if the President dies in office?
The Vice President becomes President.
How does the 12th Amendment change the voting process?
It requires electors to cast one vote for President and one for Vice President, rather than two votes for President.
What is one responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
To regulate pollution and protect the environment
What is the maximum duration a President can serve?
A President may serve a maximum of two full terms, totaling 10 years
What is the significance of the electors meeting in December?
Electors formally cast their votes for President and Vice President.
What are the roles of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and NASA?
The FTC regulates trade practices, while NASA conducts space exploration and research
In the line of succession if both the President and Vice President cannot serve, who becomes President?
Who is The Speaker of the House?
What happens if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?
The House of Representatives decides among the top three candidates
How do government corporations differ from executive agencies?
Government corporations operate like businesses and charge fees, whereas executive agencies perform governmental functions without a profit motive.
What amendment is related to presidential succession and what does it allow?
The 25th Amendment allows the Vice President to become President in case of the President’s death or incapacitation.
How does the Electoral College reflects the popular vote?
Electors are expected to vote for the candidates who receive the most popular votes in their states
How do independent regulatory agencies act as 'watchdogs?
They oversee specific sectors of the economy to ensure compliance with laws and protect public interests