Executive Branch & Presidential Roles
This person is the head of the Executive Branch?
The president
These are qualities voters often look for but the Constitution does not require.
informal qualifications
This amendment limits a person to being elected President twice.
the 22nd Amendment
A presidential candidate currently needs at least this many electoral votes to win.
270
These are plans and actions used when dealing with other countries.
foreign policy
This is the President's role as leader of the U.S. military.
The Commander in Chief
This means a person was a U.S. citizen at birth.
a natural-born citizen
This amendment requires separate electoral votes for President and Vice President.
the 12th Amendment
This is a person selected to cast an Electoral College vote.
an elector
This group of executive department leaders advises the President.
the Cabinet
This official becomes President if the President can no longer serve.
The vice president
A presidential term lasts this many years.
4 years
This amendment explains presidential succession and presidential disability.
the 25th Amendment
A President and Vice President running together are called this.
joint ticket
These are government plans and actions dealing with issues inside the United States.
domestic policy
This role involves enforcing laws and supervising the Executive Branch.
Chief Executive
These are the constitutional requirements for becoming President
formal qualifications
this is an official change or addition to the Constitution
an amendment
These are votes cast directly by the people.
the popular vote
This is a directive issued by the President to manage government operations.
an executive order
This role involves representing the United States as a symbol of the country.
Chief of State
This means being unable to perform official duties
incapacitated
This amendment established January 20 at noon as the beginning and ending of presidential
the 20th Amendment
This system formally elects the President and Vice President.
the Electoral College
This system allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches.
checks and balances