Presidential Powers
The president has the power to veto this, stopping it from becoming law.
What is a bill?
The primary duty of the vice president is to preside over this body.
What is the Senate?
This body consists of the heads of executive departments and advises the president.
What is the Cabinet?
This process officially determines the winner of a U.S. presidential election
What is the Electoral College?
First South Asian American and Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate for California
Who is Kamala Harris?
This term describes the president’s ability to make treaties, subject to Senate approval.
What is the power to negotiate treaties?
The vice president becomes president if this happens to the sitting president.
What is death, resignation, or removal from office?
Created in 1939, this office includes staff who support the president’s daily operations.
What is the Executive Office of the President (EOP)?
This type of election determines each party’s nominee for president
This term describes a candidate from outside the two major parties running for president.
What is a third-party candidate?
The president has the power to appoint these officials with Senate confirmation.
Who are federal judges and executive officials?
This amendment established the vice presidential succession process.
What is the 25th Amendment?
This body is comprised of individuals that are the closest advisers to the president
What is the "Kitchen Cabinet?"
This body officially counts the electoral votes in a joint session after the presidential election.
What is Congress?
This former president is the leading Republican candidate for the 2024 election. (Recently involved in an unfortunate failed assassination attempt)
Who is Donald J. Trump?
The president’s power to pardon applies to individuals convicted of these types of offenses.
What are federal crimes?
In recent administrations, vice presidents have taken on significant roles in shaping this aspect of government.
What is policy?
This office advises the president on economic policy and prepares the annual federal budget
What is the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?
These are states in an election that could be won by either party.
What are swing states?
Currently serving as governor of Minnesota.
Who is Tim Walz?
This type of executive directive does not require congressional approval but has the force of law
What is an executive order?
In the event of a 50-50 tie in the Senate, the vice president has this role.
What is casting the tie-breaking vote?
This person has evolved from being largely ceremonial to being a more involved and active participant in the formation of public policy
Who is the First Lady?
In this state, the first caucuses of the presidential primary season are held.
What is Iowa?
This running mate had his wife deliver his introductory address at the 2024 Republican National Convention
Who is JD Vance?