Famous Presidents
Powers of the President
Roles of the President
President's Administration
Characteristics of the President
100
Who was JFK
He was the youngest president elected to office (was eventually assassinated)
100
This allows a president to cancel a proposed bill.
A veto
100
What is commander in chief
As leader of the U.S. military forces, the president plays this role.
100
What is Joint Chiefs of Staff
This is the top members of each of the military branches.
100
What is the minimum age requirement for the president?
Age of 35
200
Who was John Adams and John Quincy Adams
The two men were the first father and son presidents
200
What is a pardon
This releases a convicted person from having to fulfill a sentence
200
What is foreign policy leader?
When the president engages in diplomacy.
200
What is the department of the treasury
This department manages the money.
200
What is minimum number of years a president must live in the U.S?
14 Years
300
Who was Abraham Lincoln
He was elected as the first Republican president (party as it is known today). (Also, was the tallest...)
300
What is a reprieve
This postpones the carrying out of a criminal sentence
300
What is chief executive?
When the president carries out the laws passed by Congress.
300
What is the Department of State?
This department's focus is foreign policy. Hillary Clinton is the secretary
300
2 Terms
What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve?
400
Who was Teddy Roosevelt.
He was the youngest president to ever take office (Distant cousins with a later President)
400
What is a commute
This is a reduction in a person's criminal sentence
400
What is chief legislature?
When the president is required to deliver the State of the Union address.
400
What is the cabinet
There are 16 official positions in this group that advises the President.
400
What is maximum number of years a president can serve?
10 (8+2...)
500
Who was Ronald Reagan
At 69, he was the oldest president to ever take office (also a former actor.)
500
What is Executive Order?
This is a formal rule or regulation of the president.
500
What is Chief of state?
The president plays the role as symbolic figure head of the U.S.
500
What is Department of Homeland Security?
This department is the newest one.
500
Who is FDR?
He served the most terms in office as president.
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