Terms and Qualifications
Does the President need to be a natural born citizen? Define natural born citizen.
Yes. A person born abroad to American citizen parents or someone born in the United States. (Someone who is an American at birth)
How many votes do you need to win in the Electoral College?
270
How many departments are there in the Cabinet?
15
Who was our shortest president?
James Madison
Describe the President's role as chief diplomat. What does the President do in this role?
The President is responsible to appoint ambassadors, meet with world leaders, sign treaties, and more.
Name a President who lost the popular vote, but won the electoral vote (added points for any other correct)
John Quincy Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, Benjamin Harrison, George W. Bush, Donald Trump
How are Cabinet Positions determined?
President appointment
Who was the only President who was a Bachelor?
James Buchanan?
Name two of the unofficial roles of the President
Chief Citizen, Chief Guardian of the Economy, Head of the Party, and World Leader
How many electoral votes does Wisconsin have?
10
What is the name for the head of the Department of Justice? (Hint: It isn't the Secretary of Justice)
Attorney General
Which Presidents died on the same day? What day was it?
Adams and Jefferson; July 4th
What are the two official roles of the Vice President?
Be first line to the Presidency (and assist them) and serve as the President of the Senate
How many jobs are appointed by the President when he comes into office? How many require Senate confirmation?
4,000; 1,200
What is a swing (battleground) state? Added points if you can name one
A state that typically changes its party affiliation from election to election
Ex. North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, etc.
Which department oversees National Parks?
Department of the Interior
This President played football for the University of Michigan?
Gerald Ford
Describe the Presidential role of chief legislator.
This means that the President is the main architect of U.S. public policy. He does this by setting the overall shape of the congressional agenda, and by initiating, suggesting, requesting, insisting, and demanding that Congress enact much of its major legislation.
With a presidential election tie, who decides the outcome of the election?
The House of Representatives
What is the newest cabinet department? Why was it created?
Homeland Security; Response to 9/11
This President appeared in 53 Hollywood films
Ronald Reagan