Executive Branch
List the formal qualifications for the Presidency, as outlined in the Constitution.
35 years old
Natural Born Citizen
14-year Resident of the US
Describe the job/duty of the President in their role as Commander in Chief.
head of the armed forces (military)
What is economic aid? (do NOT use the word economy in your response)
giving or loaning money to other countries
Describe the job/duty of the President in their role as Chief Diplomat.
head of foreign policy, meets with foreign leaders to make treaties and alliances
What did the 22nd Amendment do in regard to the Presidency?
Set term limits for the President (2 terms or 10 years)
What is humanitarian aid?
aid to assist people in a nation after a disaster
What did the 20th Amendment do in regards to the President?
Set dates for terms (starts/ends on Jan. 20)
Describe the job/duty of the President in their role as Chief Executive.
supervise the executive branch and make sure the laws are enforced
Describe a treaty. (include who makes them, what they are, and who has to approve of them to be official)
-formal agreements between two countries
-President makes them
-Senate must approve to ratify them
Describe the term limits for the Presidency. (number of terms AND number of years)
2 terms or 10 years in office
Describe the job/duty of the President in their role as Party Leader.
unofficial head of their political party and helps other members get elected to office
Describe the term diplomacy as a tool used to carry out foreign policy.
act of dealing with other nations, usually through negotiation and discussion.
Describe the job/duty of the President in their role as Chief Agenda Setter.
Sets legislative agenda and makes State of the Union Address
Describe the job/duty of the President in their role as Head of State.
ceremonial head of government and face of the nation socially and culturally
Define a sanction.
a threatened penalty for disobeying a law (typically financial)