The Office of the President
How old does a person have to be to become President?
At least 35 Years Old
Ceremonial duties, living symbol of the nation
Chief of State
Collects taxes and manages debt
Treasury
What determines the population of the states? *Happens every 10 years
The President can issue _______________ to carry out constitutional duties without passing a law.
Executive Orders
Which area of government confirms or rejects a president's cabinet nominations?
Senate
Sets US Foreign Policy
Chief Diplomat
Protects public lands and natural resources in the US
Interior
How many total electoral votes are there?
538
How many departments did George Washington have in his first cabinet?
4
The President is the commander in chief of the _________________
Armed Forces (Military)
Passing or vetoing bills/laws
Chief Legislator
Ensures safe working conditions
Labor
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidential election?
270
Which election resulted in Andrew Jackson leaving the Democrat-Republican Party and creating the Democrat Party?
Election of 1824
Who can the president nominate in the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court Justices
Dealing with unemployment, business profits, etc.
Chief Guardian of the Economy
Oversees America's nuclear program
Energy
What is the formula that determines how many electoral college votes a state receives?
# of Senators + # of Representatives
How many presidents have their been?
45 (46 soon to be 47 presidencies...2 were elected non-consecutively)
How many terms can a president serve and how long are the terms?
2 Terms, 4 years each
Helping members of their political party get elected
Party Chief
Tasked with anti-terrorism, border security, etc
Homeland Security
Yes
Which US President spent the most time in office as President?
Franklin Roosevelt