Presidential Elections
How long is a presidential term?
Four (4) years.
What is the minimum age to become president?
Who appoints ambassadors and Supreme Court judges?
The President; choices subject to Senate appoval.
Can a judges' pay be increased or decreased?
No.
What crime involves making war against the United States?
Treason.
How many electors does each state receive.
The same number as their senators and representatives in Congress.
How long must a presidential candidate have been a U.S. citizen?
At least fourteen (14) years.
What military role does the President hold?
Commander in Chief of the Navy and Army.
How long can a judge stay in the Supreme Court?
Good behavior (until death, retirement, or are removed).
Who can commit treason?
No one.
Who becomes Vice President under the original election system?
The candidate who receives the second-highest number of electoral votes.
What citizenship requirement must the President meet?
The President must be a natural-born U.S. citizen.
What can the President grant to people convicted of federal crimes/offenses, except in impeachment cases?
Reprieves (suspension, delay, or postponement of sentencing/punishment) and pardons.
What cases can the judicial branch not view?
None, they can view all.
what is one way to be accused of treason?
levying war, or adhering to their enemies.
Who must at least one of a state's electoral votes be directed/cast for?
A canidate who is not from that elector's own state.
Who takes over if the President can no longer serve?
The Vice President.
What must happen for the President to make a treaty?
Two-thirds (2/3) of the senators present must agree.
what requirements do you need to have to be a judge?
No requirements necessary.
The term for an action that can be used as evidence of treason?
Overt act.
What happens if no pesidential candidate wins a majority of electoral votes?
The House of Representatives chooses the President from the top five candidates with each state getting one vote.
What happens if both the President and the Vice President are unable to perform their duties?
Congress can provide for someone to take over temporarily.
What can the President do when the Senate is in recess regarding vacancies?
Make temporary appointments.
Every trial should have a jury except what?
Impeachments.
How many witnesses do you need to be accused of treason?