The Presidency
*QUADROUPLE* Which amendment limits the president to two terms?
The 22nd Amendment.
What does it mean to “impeach” a President?
To formally charge the President with misconduct.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President of the United States.
What does the term “federal bureaucracy” mean?
The large system of departments and agencies that help carry out government work.
What title does the President hold as leader of the military?
Commander in Chief.
Who becomes president if both the President and Vice President cannot serve?
The Speaker of the House.
How many votes in the House of Representatives are needed to impeach a President?
A simple majority (more than half).
What is the main duty of the executive branch?
To enforce or carry out the laws.
What type of agency is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
An independent regulatory agency.
Which role allows the President to make treaties with other countries?
Chief Diplomat.
What amendment allows the Vice President to become acting President if the President is disabled?
The 25th Amendment.
How many votes in the Senate are needed to remove a President from office?
A two-thirds (2/3) vote.
What is the President’s group of top advisors called?
The Cabinet.
What’s the main difference between a government corporation and an executive agency?
A government corporation sells services (like a business), while an executive agency carries out laws.
What role does the President play when proposing new laws to Congress?
Chief Legislator.
How long is a presidential term of office?
Four years.
Name one President who was impeached but not removed.
Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, or Donald Trump.
Which department deals with foreign affairs?
The Department of State.
Give one example of a government corporation.
U.S. Postal Service (USPS) or Amtrak.
What is an executive order?
A rule or command issued by the President that has the force of law.
What are the three formal qualifications to become President of the United States?
Must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a U.S. resident for at least 14 years.
What event led to President Nixon’s resignation before he could be impeached?
The Watergate scandal.
Which department enforces federal law and runs the FBI?
The Department of Justice.
How are independent regulatory agencies different from other executive departments?
They make and enforce rules without direct presidential control.
How can the President check the power of Congress?
By using the veto power.