The President and Vice President
Be a natural born citizen. Be at least 35 years old. Has had to live in the USA for the last 14 years.
What are the requirements to become president ?
Federal judges can make decisions that can influence law for a very long time.
Why is nominating a federal judge an important presidential power ?
The White House Office
What group forms a central part of the president's administration ?
Eisenhower said this is why he had to right to deny his staff from being interviewed.
What is an example of executive privilege?
To prevent one person from gaining to much power.
Why is there a two-term limit for the president ?
To sing a bill into law or veto it.
What two powers does a president have over a bill passed by Congress?
To advise the president on defense and foreign policy.
What is the purpose of the National Security Council?
This person said you can not interview my staff members.
Who is Eisenhower ?
To become president if the president dies.
What is the vice presidents main duty as stated in the US Constitution ?
To highlight what the president has done and plans to do.
What is the main purpose of the State of the Union speech?
Congress approves the president's choice to the head of the executive department.
Which of these is an example of a check the Constitution provides checks and balances.
Believed that the only way to keep people bound to moral behavior is by following the Constitution.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The Speaker of the house.
Who is next in line if the president and vice president dies ?
Chief Diplomat
What role gives the president power to negotiate with other countries?
The heads of the 15 executive departments.
Who makes up the majority of the presidents cabinet ?
Who is Alexander Hamilton ?
How did the 12th Amendment change the electoral college?
The Senate must approve a presidential appointment.
What are some checks that Congress can exercise on a president's power ?
This department manages and protect public lands and natural resources.
What is the role of the Department of Interior ?
This was use to lock up 100,000 people in interment camps during the 1940s.
What is an executive order given by Roosevelts?