The Powers of the President
This power allows the President to prevent a bill from becoming law, unless overridden by Congress.
What is the veto power?
The President is elected for a term of this length.
What is four years?
If the President dies, this person becomes the President.
Who is the Vice President?
This official, who works in the White House, is responsible for overseeing the executive branch and ensuring that laws are faithfully executed.
Who is the President?
The President must take this before assuming office, swearing to 'preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.
What is the Oath of Office?
The President has the authority to make these agreements with foreign nations, though they must be ratified by the Senate.
What are treaties?
This body, consisting of electors from each state, formally elects the President.
What is the Electoral College?
This law, passed in 1947, outlines the order of succession if both the President and Vice President are unable to serve.
What is the Presidential Succession Act?
The President appoints these officials to represent the U.S. in foreign countries.
What are Ambassadors?
This individual administers the Presidential Oath of Office during the inauguration.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
The President has the power to appoint individuals to fill vacancies in this branch of government, including the Supreme Court.
What is the Judicial Branch?
To win the Presidency, a candidate must receive this many votes in the Electoral College.
What is a majority (270 votes)?
The President can be removed from office through this process, if convicted of 'high crimes and misdemeanors.
What is impeachment?
This role is the President’s closest advisor, often referred to as the 'right hand' of the President.
What is the Chief of Staff?
The President’s oath of office is specified in this section of the Constitution.
What is Article II, Section 1?
The President is Commander-in-Chief of this, meaning they have control over the nation's military.
What is the Armed Forces (or the military)?
The President and Vice President are elected together, a practice established by this amendment.
What is the 12th Amendment?
This body of Congress is responsible for impeaching a President.
What is the House of Representatives?
The President appoints this position to lead the Department of Justice and ensure the enforcement of federal laws.
What is the Attorney General?
The Presidential Oath of Office includes a promise to 'faithfully execute' this.
What is the laws of the United States?
This presidential power allows the President to forgive federal crimes, except in cases of impeachment.
What is the power to grant pardons?
This amendment limited the number of terms a President can serve to two.
What is the 22nd Amendment?
After impeachment, this body holds the trial to determine whether the President should be removed from office.
What is the Senate?
This group of advisors, which includes the heads of the executive departments, helps the President make decisions.
What is the Cabinet?
The Oath of Office is taken at this time, and on this day, which is set by the Constitution to mark the beginning of a new presidential term.
What is noon on January 20th?