Electoral College
Why did the Founding Fathers create the Electoral College?
Issues of Articles of Confederation
Weak executive branch
Did not trust citizens
What does the 20th amendment do?
Move the inaugural date to January 20th for the president
Which Article of the Constitution explains the Executive Branch?
2
What are the 3 oldest Cabinet departments (1789)
State, Treasury, War (Defense)
Name one of the constitutional qualifications that must be met for a candidate to run for president
They must be 35 years old, have lived in the US for 14 years, and must be a native-born citizens
How many people are part of the Electoral College?
538
What does the 25th amendment do?
Establishes the line of succession for presidency
What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?
Enforce or execute the laws
Carries out the President's foreign policies with other countries
State Department
What is the TOTAL number of years a president is allowed to serve?
10
What number of the Electoral College is needed in order to win?
270
Who would assume the role of president if both the president and vice president were unable to?
The Speaker of the House
What is the difference between enumerated and implied powers?
Enumerated powers are expressly stated in the US Constitution
Implied powers are not written in the constitution but are necessary and proper
The chief lawyer for the US Government. Overseas the Justice Department and looks over the law of the land.
Attorney General
How much does the President get paid annually?
$400,000
How many times has a candidate lost the popular vote, but won the electoral college?
5
What are 4 informal requirements presidents should have?
Good public speaking, married, previous government service, college educated, military experience
What is one check the executive branch has on another branch?
The president can veto Congressional legislation made in the Legislative Branch
The president can also nominate judges that act within the Judicial Branch
To manage and conserve of most federal land and natural resources
Interior Department
Who's duty is it to preside over the Senate?
The Vice President's
If no presidential candidate wins a majority of the electoral votes, what part of the government chooses the president?
The House of Representatives
Define the role of the House of Representatives and the Senate in Impeachment trials
House: defines the Articles of Impeachment (majority vote)
Senate: holds trial to acquit or remove from office (2/3 vote)
President's ability to create laws without going through Congress is called this
Executive orders
To create jobs, promote economic growth, encourage sustainable development and improve standards of living for all Americans.
Commerce Department
What are the 4 requirements to become the governor of Wisconsin?
US citizen
18 years old
Qualified voter
No felonies