Qualifications & Compensations
What are the three formal qualifications to be president?
Natural-Born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years.
What is the primary purpose of the Executive Branch?
To enforce laws.
What day is the Presidential election held?
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
What is the Cabinet, and what is its purpose?
A group of advisors to the President, heads of the executive departments, to advise the President on matters related to their departments.
Who brings charges of impeachment against a President?
The House of Representatives
How is the president compensated for their service?
Salary, benefits, and expense accounts.
What is a veto, and what is a pocket veto?
Veto: President’s rejection of a bill; Pocket Veto: President takes no action on a bill within 10 days of Congress adjourning.
Who ultimately elects the President of the United States?
The Electoral College.
Who leads the various Cabinet positions?
Secretaries appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Who holds the trial for removal of an impeached President?
The Senate
Besides formal qualifications, what are some common informal qualifications for past presidents?
Experience in government or high-profile positions, strong communication skills, etc.
List three roles of the President.
Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief Legislator
How many electors are there in the Electoral College?
538
Name three of the fifteen Executive Departments.
Examples: State, Treasury, Defense.
Name the two Presidents who have been impeached.
Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
How many terms can a President serve, and what is the maximum number of years they can hold office?
Two terms, maximum of 10 years.
What is the State of the Union address?
An annual speech given by the President to Congress outlining the administration’s agenda.
What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?
270
Explain the process of choosing and confirming Cabinet heads.
President nominates, Senate holds hearings and votes to confirm.
Were any of the impeached presidents removed from office?
No
According to the Constitution, what is the official role of the Vice President?
assume the presidency if the President is unable to serve.
What is an executive order?
A directive issued by the President that has the force of law.
If there is a tie in the Electoral College, who chooses the President?
The House of Representatives
Which article of the Constitution outlines the Executive Branch?
Article II
List the next three positions in the line of presidential succession after the Vice President.
Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State