Presidential Roles
This role involves representing the country at ceremonies and public events.
Head of State
What is the number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?
270
Who are the group of advisors who lead executive departments?
Executive/Presidential Cabinet
What is a command issued by the president to carry out laws called?
Hint: Sometimes, presidents use this in place of a law.
Executive orders
What is the minimum age to be elected president?
35
This role involves leading the military.
Commander in Chief
What do we call the group that officially casts votes for president in December on behalf of voters?
Electors
The president chooses cabinet members, but who must approve them?
The Senate
What is the president’s power to forgive federal crimes called?
Pardon
What type of citizenship is required to become president?
Natural born-citizen
This role involves enforcing laws passed by Congress.
Chief Executive
What election determines each party’s candidate?
Primary elections
What is the main job of the executive departments?
Enforcing laws/carrying out government programs and services
What is it called when the president rejects a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
How long is one presidential term?
4 years
This role involves working with other countries and foreign leaders.
Chief Diplomat
These states are most targeted because they could go either way.
Swing states
Which department handles taxes and government money?
Department of the Treasury
Which branch of government can declare executive orders unconstitutional?
Judicial branch (courts)
The 22nd Amendment limits the maximum number of terms a president can serve to how many?
2 terms
This role involves supporting candidates from the president’s political party.
If no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes, who chooses the president?
House of Representatives
Why are cabinet members typically chosen for their positions?
They are experts in their department’s area
Who can undo an executive order after a president leaves office?
A future president
What is the main purpose of the 25th Amendment?
It explains what happens if the president dies, resigns, or is unable to perform their duties