The Electoral College
Congress selecting the President
How long is a presidental term?
Four years
Who is the current VP?
Kamala Harris
What role makes the president in charge of all the military branches?
Commander in Chief
What is the name of the presidential home?
The White House
How many electors does Washington DC have?
Three
What is the maxium number of years a person can be president?
Ten
Which amendment changed how the VP was selected and the qualifications for the office?
The 25th Amendment
Chief executive
Who was the 16th President?
Abraham Lincoln
How are electors calculated?
Number of House of Representatives members and Senators of the particular state
What are the 3 qualifications for president?
Naturally born in the USA
At least 35 years old
Lived in the USA for at least 14 years
What are the 3 qualifications for VP?
Naturally born in the USA
At least 35 years old
Lived in the USA for at least 14 years
What role gives the President the ability to propose and ratify treaties?
Chief diplomat
Which president served the most terms?
FDR
How many electoral votes are needed to win the Presidency?
270
Who sets the president's salary?
Congress
Why is the VP office considered "low honor, high stress?"
Because they are the first in line to take over the presidency if something happens to the President
What are the 3 ceremonial duties as part of role of Chief of State?
Inauguration
State of the Union
Receiving dignitaries
Who was the first president to not claim to be a Protestant?
John F. Kennedy
Which two states do not have a "winner takes all" method for electoral votes?
Nebraska and Maine
Who is the only President to not have had any political experience prior to taking the office?
Donald Trump
What are the two main duties of the VP?
Preside over the Senate
Confirm if President is fit for the job or not
What role seems contradictory by name but actually isn't when you consider what the role does?
Chief legislator
Which President served two non-consecutive terms?
Grover Cleveland