Role of the President
What is the general role of the President?
To enforce laws!
How many votes do you need to win the electoral house?
270
What is the general purpose of primaries & caucus?
To choose a presidential candidate
When is election day?
November 5th
When does Marking period one end?
November 8th
What article in the constitution outlines the powers of the president?
TWO!
The Electoral College was founded in what document
The Constitution
This type of primary allows only registered party members to vote
closed primary
Which candidate favors student loan forgiveness?
Kamala Harris
When does Ms. Strojan have extra help?
Tuesday and Thursdays in room 125
The President has the power to issue these types of formal statements that grant pardons or reprieves
EXCUETIVE ORDERS
What happens if no one wins the 270?
The house picks the President & the senate picks the VP.
The first caucus is traditionally held in this state
Iowa
Which candidate proposed six-week paid leave for families?
Donald Trump
Why can it be helpful to register for a political party?
To vote in CLOSED primaries and caucuses
The President is Commander in Chief of what military organization
The United States Armed forces
What two do not follow a winner takes all system?
Maine & Nebraska
Prior to 1960, describe the influence on voters in the caucus system.
Who are the VP Candidates of the 2024 election
Tim Walz & JD Vance
What is the final exam for this course?
Research Paper
Name three powers of the president
Vetos, Grant Pardons, entertain foreign guests & nominate cabinet members and supreme court justices.
2 (senators) + numbers of representatives in the house
The Vice President pick for each candidate is announced when?
The National Convention
What other positions do we vote for on this day?
local judges, Senators and congressmen/women
When is the end of Daylight savings time? (When do we turn back the clocks?)
November 3rd, 2024