Roles of the President
The president is concerned with unemployment, trade, high prices, taxes, business profits, and the general prosperity of the country:
Economic Leader
How many presidents have we had?
47
This department works to ensure safe, efficient, and convenient land, sea, and air transportation:
Department of Transportation
This allows a president to cancel a proposed bill:
Veto
Leader of the Executive Branch
President
In this role, the president carries out the laws passed by Congress and is the leader of the Executive Branch:
Chief Executive
What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve?
2
This department protects safe and fair working conditions and wages:
Department of Labor
He was the youngest president elected to office (was eventually assassinated)
JFK
Define Presidential Succession:
The scheme by which a presidential vacancy filled due to death, impeachment, removal, or resignation from office
As leader of the U.S. military forces, the president plays this role:
Commander in Chief
What is the minimum age requirement for the president?
35
This department serves as the financial division of the government and works to collect taxes and manages public debt:
Department of the Treasury
Which article of the Constitution gives the Executive Branch its powers?
Article II
Define Pardon:
To allow a person convicted of a crime to be set free
The president plays the role as symbolic figure head of the U.S.
Chief of State
What is minimum number of years a president must live in the U.S?
14
This department protects the security of the United States and oversees the armed forces:
Department of Defense
This is the system on how the President wins an election. Formally casting votes for the election of the president by each state, not each citizen:
An advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, the members are often the President's closest confidants/advisors
President's Cabinet
In this role, the president engages with foreign countries:
Chief Diplomat
He served the most terms in office as president:
Franklin D. Roosevelt
This department is the newest one and protects our borders. This department's goal is to prevent and respond to domestic emergencies, especially terrorism:
Department of Homeland Security
What is the difference between the Department of Commerce and the Department of Treasury?
Department of Commerce: Focuses on trade, promoting U.S. businesses, and growing the economy
Department of Treasury: Focuses on the national debt and collecting taxes
Which Amendment states: No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.
22nd Amendment