Executive Branch

Presidential Requirements

100

This is the minimum age required to become President/

35

200

A President must have lived in the United States for this many years. 

14 years

300

To be President, a person must have this type of citizenship. 

Natural-born

400

How many terms is a President limited to?

two terms 

500

This elected official serves as second in command and shares the same Constitutional requirements as the President. 

Vice President

Executive Departments

100

This department oversees the military and national defense.

Department of Defense 

200

This department manages the nation’s money supply, currency, and financial regulations.

Department of the Treasury

300

This department oversees schools, student loans, and national education standards.

Department of Education 

400

This department enforces federal laws, runs the FBI, and directs court-related government operations.

Department of Justice 

500

This department handles foreign affairs and works at U.S. embassies around the world.

State Department 

Presidential Powers

100

This power allows the President to reject a bill sent by Congress.

Veto

200

This clause requires the President to ensure the laws are "faithfully executed." 

Take Care Clause

300

The President has this title with the armed forces 

Commander in Chief

400

The President negotiates these international agreements, which must be approved by 2/3 of the Senate. 

Hint: It begins with t

Treaties

500

The President has the power to forgive crimes through these actions. 

Pardons or reprieves 

Miscellaneous

100

How old do you have to be to vote in a Presidential election?

18

200

True of false: You have to be U.S Citizen in order to vote. 

True

300

To win the the presidency, a candidate must receive this many electoral votes.

270

400

Each state's number of electors is based on its total number of these two things. 

Senators and Representatives 

500

This group actually elects the President and Vice President.

Electoral College 

Amendments

100

This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

1st Amendment 

200

The right to “bear arms” is protected by this amendment.

2nd Amendment

300

This amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

13th Amendment 

400

This amendment created separate ballots for President and Vice President.

12th Amendment 

500

This amendment guarantees jury trials in civil cases

7th Amendment