Presidential Roles & Requirements
What are the requirements to be President?
1. Must be 35 years old
2. Must be a natural born citizen
3. Must live in the United States last 14 years
Can a new President undo a previous executive order?
Yes
What does a pardon do?
Forgives you of a crime and restores civil liberties
True or false: Being impeached means being removed from office.
False: You are only removed from office if you are convicted.
Who was the first president to have a cabinet?
George Washington
What does the President do as Commander in Chief?
Lead the military
How can the legislative branch check an executive order?
Write a new law that takes priority over the executive order
Who can stop a Presidential pardon?
No one
What can a President be impeached for?
Treason, bribery, high crimes and other misdemeanors.
How many cabinet positions are there?
15
What does the President do as Chief Diplomat?
Negotiate with other nations
How can the judicial branch check an executive order?
Determine if the executive order is constitutional
What is the purpose of Presidential pardons?
Correct injustice
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How many senators must approve of a cabinet nominee in order for them to be appointed?
50%
What is one of the President's jobs as chief executive?
-Deliver state of the union
-Appoint Supreme Court justices
-Appoint ambassadors
-Appoint cabinet members
-Give executive orders
Write an example of an executive order
Answers vary
What is a commutation?
A reduced punishment
Which President resigned before he could be impeached?
Richard Nixon
What are the steps to getting a cabinet position?
1. Nomination 2. Senate Committee Hearing 3. Senate Confirmation Hearing
What does the President does as ceremonial head of state?
-Receive ambassadors
-Attend state events
-Receive other public officials
No
Who cannot be given a Presidential pardon?
-Someone convicted of a crime in the state courts
-Someone who has been impeached
Which Presidents have been impeached?
Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump
How many cabinet positions were there originally?