Executive leadership and qualifications
What is the minimum age to become president
35 y/o
What happens if the PRESIDENT dies while in office
The Vice President becomes President
What does it mean for a President to resign?
Voluntarily leaving office.
Which amendment established presidential term limits?
22nd Amendment.
What system formally elects the President and Vice President?
The Electoral College.
What is the minimum number of years someone must be a U.S. citizen to become president
14 years
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President cannot serve?
The Speaker of the house
What is impeachment?
The formal process of accusing a government official of serious wrongdoing.
Which amendment established January 20 as Inauguration Day?
20th Amendment.
How many electoral votes are currently needed to win the presidency?
270 electoral votes.
What does the President's role as commander in chief mean
What document provides the order of presidential succession?
Impeachment and conviction for serious wrongdoing.
What is one reason a President might be removed from office?
Impeachment and conviction, or inability to perform presidential duties
Which amendment limits a President to two elected terms?
22nd Amendment.
How are a state's electoral votes generally determined?
Based on the state's representation in Congress: House members + two senators.
Name two constitutional qualifications for President besides age
Be a natural born citizen and have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
Who is next in line after the Vice President?
The Speaker of the House.
What is the 25th Amendment mainly about?
It establishes procedures for presidential succession and dealing with presidential inability or vacancies.
What happens if no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?
The House of Representatives chooses the President from the top candidates.
What is the difference between the popular vote and the electoral vote?
The popular vote is votes cast by citizens; the electoral vote is the votes used to formally choose the President.
What is the Presidents constitutional role in enforcing federal laws and supervising the executive branch
Why is presidential succession important?
It ensures the government can continue operating if the President cannot serve.
What procedure can Congress use to formally charge a President with wrongdoing?
Impeachment.
Which amendment changed the way presidential and vice-presidential vacancies are handled?
25th Amendment.
Which amendment changed the election of U.S. senators from state legislatures to the voters?
17th Amendment.