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What are the requirements to run for the presidency?
A. 35 years of age
B. You must have been born a US citizen
C. You must have lived in the US for the last 14 years
A group of men and women that are the President's chosen advisors are often called?
The President's chosen advisors are also known as the President's Cabinet.
List four of the powers of the presidency.
1.Executive Powers
2. Diplomatic Powers
3. Military Powers
4. Legislative Powers
5. Judicial Powers
How does an Executive Order differ from a law?
Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.
List three of the President's Diplomatic Powers.
1.Make Treaties with foreign nations
2. Execute Executive Agreements
3. Recognize foreign nations
List the Legislative Powers of the President.
1. Sign bills into laws
2. Veto bills
List three of the roles presidents perform.
1. Chief of State 5. Party Chief
2. Chief Executive 6. Chief Diplomat
3. Chief Legislator 7. Commander in Chief
4. Chief Guardian of the Economy
In what Article does the Constitution describe the Executive Branch of the government?
The Executive Branch is found in Article II of the Constitution.
Who currently serves as the President's Secretary of State?
Marco Rubio, from Florida, serves as President Trump's Secretary of State.
Who serves as the current Secretary of War? What was the former name of the War Department?
Pete Hegseth, a veteran of the Army National Guard as well as tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, serves as the Secretary of War.
Defense Department was the former name of the War Department
When a president uses their position to promote a specific program or issue and influence Congress to accept legislation that benefits the position it is often called using the ______________.
Bully Pulpit
The formal working office space of the president, located in the West Wing of the White House is known as the _______________.
The president's office is known as the Oval Office based on the oval shape of the room.
Who is the Vice President of the United States?
JD Vance currently serves as the Vice President of the United States.
How can the Legislative Branch check the power of the Executive Branch?
The Legislative Branch can check the power of the Executive Branch by
1. Overriding a Veto
2. Impeaching a president
Which Department works to prevent terrorism and respond to emergencies like natural disasters?
Department of Homeland Security
What are the qualifications to run for the Vice Presidency of the United States?
The Vice President has the same qualifications to run for office as the President.
Which Department in the President's Cabinet helps manage the U.S. relations with foreign countries.
The State Department and Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
Who is third in the line of Presidential Succession behind the Speaker of the House.
The Secretary of State is third in the line of Presidential Succession.
Annual speech given by the president to a joint session of Congress where he reports of the condition of the nation, outlines administration's legislative priorities and agenda for the upcoming year. It is required by the Constitution.
The State of the Union Address
In what Department is the Attorney General the Secretary?
The DOJ or the Department of Justice
What Department in the President's Cabinet oversees Air Traffic Controllers?
The Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, oversees Air Traffic Controllers.
How can the Executive Branch check the power of the Judicial Branch?
The President (Executive Branch) appoints judges.
For how many years is a president elected to serve in one term?
A presidential term is four years.
In what ways can the Judicial Branch check the power of the Executive Branch.
The Judicial Branch can check the power of the Executive branch by ruling acts of the president unconstitutional.
What role gives the President the ability to host the first pitch in a baseball game in the World Series?
Head of State