Terms and Qualifications
Name two qualifications of the Vice President?
35 years old
Natural born citizen
Resident for 14 years.
The President is the commander in chief. What does that mean?
It means the armed forces are subject to the President's direct and immediate control.
How many electoral votes must a presidential candidate receive to win the general election?
270
Which amendment limited presidential terms?
The 22nd Amendment
Which amendment limited presidential terms?
The 22nd Amendment
Describe the President's role as Chief of State?
Symbolic role representing all Americans.
Speeches & Ceremonies
Greeting Heroes.
Throwing first pitches at Baseball games, going to the superbowl.
Why do small states favor the electoral college?
More representation in the electoral vote. Theoretically candidates would pay more attention to their needs.
Which part of the U.S. Constitution gives the Executive Branch authority?
Article II.
How long does someone have to reside in the United States in order to be President? Do they need to be consecutive?
14 years and no, they can be any 14 years.
What is one of the Presidential powers of his role as Chief Legislative Leader?
Prepares Federal Budget
Approves or Vetoes legislation
Proposes legislation, meets with party leaders to get his agenda into laws/budgets.
What is a faithless elector?
An elector that votes for a candidate that was not the majority winner of their state.
What do you think the framers of the constitution would think about today's voting system?
As long as you provided factual evidence you get the points.
Which president died in a motorcade in Texas?
John F. Kennedy
Which U.S. president served for 12 years?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
What is one thing the President does in their role as Political Party Leader?
Helps to unify the party.
Endorses and helps get candidates elected for other elections.
Appoints members of party to govt jobs.
When are electoral votes redistributed and how?
Every 10 years after the U.S. Census is conducted.
How many days does the President have before needing the approval of Congress when sending troops to a conflict?
60 days
What is a swing state?
A state that could possibly go either way in a general election--for Democrats or Republicans.
What is a check that the President has on the Legislative Branch?
Prepares Budget.
Veto power.
Calls Congress into Special Session.
Name a check that the President has on the Judicial branch.
Appoints judges at all levels of federal judiciary.