Powers of the President
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
To carry out the laws
What is the name for the role of the president that makes him the head of the military?
Commander in chief
How many electoral votes does a person need to become President?
270
As chief diplomat, the President is in charge of foreign policy. What is foreign policy?
the plan for dealing with other nations.
How long is one term for a President?
4
What is the term for a command the president gives out that has the same power and force as a law?
Executive Order
What is the name for the role the president plays as the person who nominates Supreme Court Justices?
Chief Juror
What is the name for members of the electoral college ‘pledged’ to a candidate.
Electors
What is the term for the money, military and advice we use to give help and assistance to other countries?
Foreign Aid
What was the maximum number of terms a President can serve?
2
What is the name for the yearly update on the status of the Country and the plan for the upcoming year?
The State of the Union
President Wilson helped to create the Treaty of Versailles to end WWI. What role or hat is this an example of?
Chief Diplomat
If Massachusetts has 11 electoral votes, how many senators does MA have?
2... It is always 2 senators per state
What is the name of an agreement between two or more nations?
Treaty
What are the 3 things that make up the Executive Branch?
1. President 2. VP 3. Cabinet
In 1976, President Ford forgave former President Nixon of any crimes committed while in office. What power is he exercising here?
Pardon
What is the name for the role the President plays as the symbol of the United States?
Ceremonial Head of State
Why was the Electoral College created?
It was a compromise. Some wanted the popular vote to decide the President and others wanted Congress.
What three "tools" can the President use when setting foreign policy?
Military, Foreign Aid, Treaty
What are the qualification to become President?
1. At least 35 years old 2. Live in the country for 14 years 3. Natural born citizen
When German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the United States in July 2021, the President welcomed and met with her. What power is he exercising here?
Receives leaders of other nations
What is the name of the role the president plays as the head of the executive branch?
Chief Executive
What happens if no one gets the majority of the electoral votes?
The House of Representatives has to decide
In 1947, President Truman created the Truman Doctrine, which provided economic support to struggling democracies in Europe after WWII. Which foreign policy tool is being used here?
Foreign Aid
What is the total number of Electoral votes?
538