-Commander in Chief – The military is run by a civilian
-Make treaties
100
What is Chief Executive?
Presides over the bureaucracy; the agencies and organizations that do the day to day business of the gov’t
100
What is Chief Manager of the Economy?
set the budget with Congress and set tax policy, also appoints members of the Federal Reserve board
200
What is the formal qualification in regards to citizenship?
a natural-born citizen(one parent is US citizen or American Territory)
200
What is the percentage of presidents that have a college degree?
3/4 or 75%
200
Which presidential power can veto legislation?
Legislative Powers
200
What is Chief of State?
Ceremonial leader of the gov’t; represents the US at official functions at home and abroad
200
What is Chief of Party?
Is the leader of his political party, works to ensure that they do well in Congressional elections.
300
How long must you have lived in the US to become president?
14 years
300
Most have worked their way up by holding other officesWhat is the way most presidents become presidents? Where do they start?
Most have worked their way up by holding other offices
300
What is Administrative Powers?
-“Take care that the laws be faithfully executed”
-Nominate officials for positions in the gov’t
-Fill vacancies during congressional recess – called a “recess appointment”
300
What is Commander in Chief?
Gets to be in charge of US military action
300
What is Chief Citizen?
Strives to embody the American ideals and act in the nation’s best interests
400
What is the 22nd Amendment? only serve for 2 consecutive terms if elected, or one full term plus more than half of another term
Can only serve for 2 consecutive terms if elected, or one full term plus more than half of another term
400
What is usually the characteristics of the president?
white, male, upper to middle class
400
What is Judicial Powers?
Nominate federal judge for US courts (including the USSC!!)
400
What is Chief Diplomat?
Oversees foreign policy
400
What did George Washington do?
Made sure the presidency was respected as a figure of authority
500
What is the religion of most president?
Protestant
500
What is Chief Policymaker?
puts out his policy agenda for congress, has veto power, can call Congress into special sessions, and can persuade legislators
500
What did Abraham Lincoln do?
Showed that in a national emergency, the President has almost unlimited powers