Executive
Who is first in line to take over if the President dies or cannot serve in his office?
The vice president
How much is the President's salary each year?
$400,000
What are the 3 requirements to run for house of representatives?
At least 25 years old
a citizen at least 7 years
resident of your state
How many senators are in the U.S. Senate?
100
Which president was elected to be president 4 times?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (F.D.R.)
What document sets forth the qualifications for president?
the U.S. Constitution
What does the executive branch do with laws?
enforces them
What is the length of a term for a representative in the House of Representatives?
2 years
What is the length of a term for a U.S. Senator?
6 years
What are the group of people closest to the President called?
His cabinet
What are the 3 qualifications for president?
at least 35 years old
resident of US a minimum of 14 years
natural-born citizen
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The president
Who is the most powerful person in the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
What are the 3 requirements for a person to run for U.S. Senate?
at least 30 years old
citizen for at least 9 years
resident in their state
What does the Department of Treasury do?
manages the finances of the United States
What do we call the order in which the office of president is to be filled if it becomes vacant?
presidential succession or line of succession
What is it called to charge a government official with misconduct?
impeach
with a 2/3 vote
When the Vice President is out of the Senate, who temporarily leads the meetings?
President Pro Tempore
Which offices can this person run for?
age: 42
citizen: since birth
lives in Virginia
House of Representatives
Senate
President
What is the minimum age to be elected to president?
35
What is it called when a president rejects a bill?
veto
Can this person run for House of Representatives?
age: 23
citizen: since birth
resident of Virginia
No--he is too young
Can this person run for Senate?
age: 33
citizen: for 9 years
resident of Virginia
yes
Which offices can this person run for?
age: 29
citizen: for 5 years
resident in Virginia
nothing--he has not been a citizen long enough