Presidents
What is the name of the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden
What are the age and citizenship requirements to become President?
Must be at least 35 years old and a natural-born citizen of the United States.
What is one role of the President in the federal government?
Chief Executive, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief of State, Chief of Party, Chief Administrator, and Chief Legislator
What are formal powers of the President? Provide an example.
Formal powers include vetoing legislation, appointing federal judges, and commanding the military.
Over/Under: Abraham Lincoln was 6 feet and 3 inches tall.
Over: Abraham Lincoln was 6 feet, 4 inches (1.9 meters), making him the tallest U.S. president.
Name one president who was impeached.
Bill Clinton, Andrew Johnson, Donald Trump, and Richard Nixon
What is the minimum years of residency to run for President of the United States?
14 years of residency
Describe the President's role as Commander-in-Chief.
The President has control over the military and makes decisions regarding national defense.
Define informal powers of the President.
Informal powers include executive orders, signing statements, and the ability to influence public opinion.
Over/Under: 8,000 of handshakes at a White House reception on January 1, 1907.
Over: 8,513 handshakes at a White House reception on
January 1, 1907.
Identify which president took significant action in response to the national crisis of 9/11.
President George W. Bush's response to the 9/11 attacks, including the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
What are all the requirements of
Must have been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years, 35 years of age, and a natural born US citizen.
What role does the President play in foreign policy?
The President negotiates treaties and represents the U.S. in foreign relations.
How does the Constitution check presidential power?
The Constitution provides checks through the legislative and judicial branches, such as Congressional oversight and judicial review.
Over or Under:
5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighed 130 pounds.
Under, he was 5'4' and weighed less than 100 lbs
Which president is known for the New Deal?
Franklin D. Roosevelt is known for the New Deal.
What is the term limit for a President?
A President may serve a maximum of two four-year terms.
Explain the President's responsibility in the legislative process.
The President can propose legislation and has the power to veto bills.
How Congress can limit presidential power?
Congress can limit presidential power through legislation, oversight, and the power to impeach.
Lyndon B. Johnson graduated from high school at the age of what?
a. 15
b. 16
c. 17
d. 18
A. Lyndon B. Johnson graduated from high school at the age of 15
What is the most recent presidential executive order.
President Biden's executive order on climate change or President Trump's travel ban.
How many points there there in total for the electoral college? How many points do you need to win the presidential race?
538 points and 270 points
The acknowledged leader of the political party that controls the executive branch, supporting other candidates and congressional members who support the same policies.
What is something the President can do and what is something the President CANNOT do?
A PRESIDENT CAN . . .
make treaties with the approval of the Senate.
veto bills and sign bills.
represent our nation in talks with foreign countries.
enforce the laws that Congress passes.
act as Commander-in-Chief during a war.
call out troops to protect our nation against an attack.
make suggestions about things that should be new laws.
lead his political party.
entertain foreign guests.
recognize foreign countries.
grant pardons.
nominate Cabinet members and Supreme Court Justices and other high officials.
appoint ambassadors.
talk directly to the people about problems.
represent the best interest of all the people
A PRESIDENT CANNOT . . .
make laws.
declare war.
decide how federal money will be spent.
interpret laws.
choose Cabinet members or Supreme Court Justices without Senate approval.
What two families have a father-son duo to become presidents?
George H.W. Bush + George W. Bush
John Adams + John Quincy Adams