Qualifications/Term Limits
How old must you be to run for President?
35 years old.
Overseer of the United States Armed Forces.
Commander in Chief.
If the President decides to send troops into another country, how long can it last without Congressional approval?
60 days.
List 3 Independent Agencies.
NASA, CIA, FCC, FDA, EPA, FDIC, Military branches, Federal Reserve.
What is the highest-grossing film of all time?
Avengers: Endgame
How many years must you reside in the United States to run for President?
14 years.
Leads the nations foreign policy and meets with world leaders.
Chief Diplomat.
If the President does not get a formal declaration of war from Congress, in how many days do they have to bring the troops home?
30 days.
What is the purpose of an Independent Agency?
Work to carry out the needs of the government.
Which athlete has won the most Olympic medals?
Michael Phelps (with 28 medals)
If a person was born in Germany to U.S. parents, could they run for President? What is this called?
Yes, Natural-born citizen.
Is the face of their political party, raise awareness of the parties values/beliefs, and promotes other party members.
Chief of the Party.
The Senate.
The Bureaucracy includes...
Executive Departments, Executive Offices of the President, and Independent Agencies.
What is the world's longest river?
Nile River in Egypt.
How many years can a President serve MAX?
8 years.
Provides insight on the economy and creates a federal budget.
Chief Economist.
Gives the President the power to pardon criminals.
Power of Clemency.
What are the roles of Vice Presidents?
President of the Senate (Overall leader and Tie Breaker) and 1st in the line of succession.
In Finding Nemo, what species of fish is Nemo?
Clownfish
1 Term = how many years?
4 years.
Assist in shaping legislation in the United States.
Chief Legislator.
After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, this act was put in place to protect Americans even thought is went against their privacy rights.
Patriot Act.
What is the leader's title of a Department?
Secretary.
Rihanna's 2023 Super Bowl halftime show included "We Found Love" & this 2007 No. 1 hit, "eh, eh, eh".
Umbrella
What is the Term limit for the President?
2 terms.
Ceremonial leader and symbolic representative of the country.
Chief of State.
Gives the President authority to pass laws without congressional approval.
Executive Orders.
What do all the Departments make up?
The Cabinet.
What is the only continent without an active volcano?
Australia
What are some reasons the President can no longer serve?
Death/Severe Illness, Resignation from office, or Impeachment (removal from office).
Role model for the American people.
Chief of Citizen
Gives the President the power to refuse to disclose certain information to Congress or to the federal courts.
Executive Privilege.
List three Departments in the Cabinet.
Department of State
Department of the Treasury
Department of Defense
Department of Justice
Department of the Interior
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Department of Labor
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Department of Transportation
Department of Energy
Department of Education
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
What are the three layers of the Earth?
Crust, core, mantle
Who are the first three in the line of succession if the President is no longer able to serve?
The Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate.
CEO of the Federal government, oversee government employees, and manage government programs.
Chief Administrator.
Gives the President the ability to choose people for specific government roles.
Appointment Powers.
These individuals are appointed by the President, carry out their own policies, and work for the executive branch.
Executive Departments.
What color do bananas glow under black light?
Blue
True or False
Can the Vice President be sworn in temporarily?
True, for an emergency or medical concern.
Enforces federal laws and carries out government programs.
Chief Executive.
The President sends troops to another country without Congress approval.
War Powers of the President.
These individuals are hired by the President to carry out their agenda. THEY WORK FOR THE PRESIDENT.
Executive Office of the President.
What is the only letter of the alphabet not to appear in the name of any US state?
Q