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How old do you have to be to become president?
35
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Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
100
What is another name for the Executive Office of the President
White House office
100
What does native born mean?
born in the US
100
Who breaks a tie in the Senate?
Vice President
200
What is the maximum number of years a president can serve?
10 years
200
What is a treaty?
a formal agreement with another country
200
Where does the president get his powers from?
The Constitution
200
What is national security?
the ability to keep the country safe
200
How long is a presidents term?
4 years
300
What is the Presidential Succession Act?
indicates the line of succession after the VP
300
Appointed cabinet members must be approved by ___________?
the senate
300
"executive power" means that the president is responsible for ______________________?
To carry out the laws that Congress passes
300
How often does the president meet with his cabinet?
Whenever he feels it is necessary
300
What is the electoral college?
indirect method of voting
400
What is foreign policy?
a nations plan for dealing with other nations
400
What is the presidents cabinet?
15 advisors specializing in specific areas
400
What is a benefit of having a foreign policy that promotes democracy?
protects our national security (safety)
400
Which of the presidents advisors in the white house is the most powerful?
Chief of Staff (schedules)
400
What amount is needed for Congress to pass a treaty?
2/3 rds
500
Who can create treaties?
Congress
500
What are ambassadors?
representatives of countries that hold power legally
500
What is the 25th amendment?
States that the VP takes over if something happens to the president. He would then choose his own VP
500
How many electoral college votes does each state get?
# in HOR + # of senators
500
Who becomes president if something happens to the President and VP. List the next three successors....
Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of State (SPEAK PROPER STATEMENTS)
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