President Powers
How long is a president's term in office?
4 years
The details about the office of the President of the US is under which article of the Constitution?
Article II
John Adams was which president?
#2
What is the President's Role in the military?
Commander - in - Chief
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of what document?
Declaration of Independence
What is it called when a president of the US does NOT approve of a bill?
Veto
During the War of 1812, the government was convinced they needed a stronger federal government, so they created this.
2nd Bank of the US
Who was the 1st US President?
George Washington
Describe the Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers felt tax on whiskey was unfair, they marched to Pittsburg to protest. US troops went to dispel them
Double or nothing! How much to risk?
How much did the government pay for the Louisiana area?
George Washington remained neutral on what 2 issues?
Political Parties and Foreign Wars
Whose approval must the president have to make Treaties?
2/3 of Senates approval
Name a cause of the war of 1812.
US Trades w/ France
British seize US ships/people
War Hawks want Canada and Florida
War Hawks call for war
Britain provides weapons
What was John Adams political party?
Federalist
Two US Presidents died on the same day. What are their names?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
Explain the XYZ affair
French minister sent 3 agents to talk with the US about a loan. They also wanted money for themselves as well (a bribe). US said, NO! Refered to agents as XYZ
What are the 3 qualifications for becoming president?
Natural born citizen in the US
At least 35 years old
Lived in the US for at least 14 years AND
Daily Double! How much to risk?
Which of the 4 US Presidents spoke 5 languages?
Name 2 jobs that the President of the US can appoint to people of his or her choice
Ambassadors, Supreme Court Justices, Public Ministers, Cabinet members
James Madison is known as what?
The Father of the Constitution
AND Daily Double! How much to risk?
Who shot Alexander Hamilton in a duel?
Who was James Madison's wife?
Dolley Madison
What is the goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory and find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean
A report to Congress about the current and future plans for US is called what?
State of the Union Address
Which of the 4 Presidents in your packet never owned slaves?
John Adams
Who was the 3rd President of the US?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the Alien and Sedition Act?
Allows the government to expel any Foreigner thought to be Dangerous to the country.
What is the oath of office of the President of US?
Promise to faithfully to be President to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America