Qualitications & Responsibilities
What part of the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Executive
Article II
What title is given to the President as head of the military?
Commander in Chief.
What is the President’s power to reject a bill called?
Veto
What branch can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote?
The Legislative Branch (Congress).
What is the term for the complex organization of departments and agencies that help the President carry out laws?
The Federal Departments / Democracy
What are the three qualifications to become President of the United States?
At least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a U.S. resident for 14 years.
What role does the President play when meeting with foreign leaders?
Chief Diplomat.
Who has the power to appoint Supreme Court Justices and federal judges?
The President
Who must approve the President’s appointments to the Supreme Court?
The Senate
What is the main job of the Executive Departments?
To enforce and administer federal laws in specific areas.
What is the President’s main responsibility?
To enforce the laws of the United States.
When the President signs or vetoes bills, what role is being performed?
Chief Legislator / Agenda Setter
What power allows the President to make agreements with other countries?
The power to make treaties (with Senate approval).
What can Congress do if the President commits “high crimes and misdemeanors”?
Impeach and remove the President.
Name one example of an executive department.
(Examples: Department of Defense, State, Education, Treasury, etc.)
How long is a presidential term, and how many terms can one serve?
4 years per term; maximum of 2 terms / 10 years.
No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of President more than once.
When the President represents the nation at ceremonies, what role is this?
Chief of State.
A directive from the President that has the force of law.
An executive order
What branch can declare an executive order unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court).
Department of Education
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President cannot serve?
The Speaker of the House.
What role does the President play as the leader of their political party?
Party Leader.
What power allows the President to forgive someone for a federal crime?
The power to grant pardons.
How does the 22nd Amendment limit presidential power?
It limits the President to two terms in office.
What is the purpose of regulatory commissions like the FCC or EPA?
To make and enforce rules for specific industries or issues.