Article II Basics
What is the main purpose of Article II?
Defines the powers of the Executive Branch.
As Chief Diplomat, the President does what?
Manages foreign policy and treaties.
Which Amendment limited the President to two terms?
22nd.
What is the Cabinet’s main purpose?
Advise the President.
Who was the first U.S. President?
George Washington.
Who enforces federal laws?
The President.
What does the Commander in Chief do?
Leads The Military.
What does the 25th Amendment establish?
Presidential succession and disability process.
Who leads the Department of Justice?
The Attorney General.
Which President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln.
What is the minimum age to become President?
35 years old.
Which role involves giving the State of the Union Address?
Chief Legislator.
The 12th Amendment changed what?
How Presidents and Vice Presidents are elected.
Which department manages foreign affairs?
Department of State.
Who was the only President to resign?
Richard Nixon.
What is the President’s term length?
4 years.
As Chief Executive, the President…
Enforces laws and oversees federal agencies.
What issue did the 20th Amendment address?
Moved Inauguration Day to January 20th.
Which agency regulates the environment?
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Which President appointed the first female Cabinet member?
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Who succeeds the President if both the President and Vice President cannot serve?
Speaker of the House (after VP per 25th Amendment).
What role involves being a role model and symbol of the nation?
Chief Citizen
What is impeachment?
Formal charge of misconduct against the President.
Which Cabinet department manages the military?
Department of Defense.
Who was the youngest person to become President?
Theodore Roosevelt (age 42).