President Basics
What are the requirements to be president?
35 years old, natural born citizen, lived in US for 14 years
Which federal positions does the president appoint?
ambassadors, federal judges, Cabinet members, Supreme Court judges
What determines how many electors a state has in the Electoral College?
Number of Representatives+Number of Senators
Which is the newest Cabinet department to have been created?
The Department of Homeland Security
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What are some common informal qualifications for presidents?
Military service, college education, married with children, previous legislative or executive experience, religious, male, white
Which presidential power creates policy without Congress' involvement?
Executive orders
How can you become a member of the president's cabinet?
Be nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate
What is the purpose of regulatory agencies?
To monitor certain industries in order to protect the people.
FDA, CDC, OSHA, NIH, EPA
Yes. She fulfills all the requirements.
What is the order of presidential succession?
Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of State
How is a vice presidential vacancy filled?
The President nominates someone to take the office and Congress votes to approve them with a simple majority
Why are members of the bureaucracy allowed to make decisions regarding creating and enforcing policies?
They are experts in their fields, which means they can make the best decisions.
Which part of the bureaucracy is an agency that is established by Congress to provide a public service and to produce as much money as it costs.
Government corporation.
USPS and Amtrak
Jamie was born in South Africa. He moved to the United States when he was 3 years old. He is now 40 years old. Is he eligible to be president?
No. He is not a natural born citizen.
How does the 22nd amendment limit the president?
The 22nd amendment states that a president can only serve 2 terms or a max of 10 years (if completing another president’s term).
This is the idea that the president has the right to refuse to share information with other branches of government
Executive privilege
Which "Hat" did the War Powers Act of 1973 affect?
Commander-in-Chief. By preventing presidents from sending troops overseas in conflicts for more than 60 days without Congressional approval.
How does the bureaucracy carry out the laws passed by Congress?
They write the guidelines and policies that will be used to implement that law.
Which president's 4 terms led to the passage of the 22nd Amendment?
Franklin D. Roosevelt served 4 terms, which led people to be concerned about how many times a person could be elected president.
Explain the three sections of the 25th Amendment
1. Presidential Succession
2. Vice President Vacancy
3. President Unable to Carry Out Duties
List 5 hats the President wears.
Chief legislator, head of state, party leader, economic leader, chief diplomat, commander-in-chief, chief executive
Provide two facts about the the Electoral College?
Possible choices: president can win election without winning the popular vote; takes the decision out of the hands of the people; winner-take-all system prevents third parties from having a chance at winning; it makes sure candidates don't just pay attention to larger states; gives representation to smaller states
List 3 ways the bureaucracy impacts your daily life.
Sets guidelines on food and drug standards, transportation standards, education standards, pandemic procedures, etc.
How many votes are needed to win the Electoral College? Can you win the Electoral College and lost the popular vote?
270; Yes