Constitutional Powers
Presidential Theories
The Electoral College
The Modern Presidency
MISC
100

This article of the Constitution defines the powers of the executive branch.

Article II

100

This theory says the president should only use powers clearly listed in the Constitution.

the Literalist theory

100

This president was impeached but not convicted twice.

Donald Trump

100

Name one of the five presidents who lost the popular vote but won the Electoral College.

Trump, Bush (2000), Harrison (1888), Hayes (1876), or J.Q. Adams (1824)

100
Who predicted the demise of Richard Nixon

 James David Barber: The Presidential Character:

200

The president must be at least this old to hold office.

35 years old

200

This president promoted the Stewardship theory, expanding presidential power.

Theodore Roosevelt

200

What is the formula for determining a state's electoral votes?

(H + S)

300

This amendment limits a president to two terms.

22nd Amendment

300

This scholar said presidential power is "the power to persuade."

Richard Neustadt

300

To become president, a candidate needs a simple majority of _____.

Electoral votes

400

This step comes first in the impeachment process.

Impeachment by the House of Representatives

400

This theory says the president has a stronger role in foreign policy than domestic affairs.

The Two Presidencies thesis

400

What amendment limited how long an individual can serve as president

22nd Amendment

500

What vote total in the Electoral College is needed to win the presidency?

 simple majority of electoral votes

500

This term refers to modern expectations that the president must solve all problems.

Personal Presidency

500

How many times has the popular vote winner lost the presidency?

Five times

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