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How many terms can the president serve? How many years does each term consist of?
The president can serve for 2 terms, each term consist of 4 years.
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The president is commander in chief of the ________________________.
armed forces of the United States
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Head of the state; appoints judges of the Supreme Court and other officers of the United States.
President
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If the president can't carry out its duties the _________ becomes president.
Vice President
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True or False- The second article of the Constitution talks about the executive branch.
True
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What age is required to be able to run as president?
35 years old
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Name two powers the President has?
The president has the power to carry out the laws passed by congress. -Veto laws -Make treaties with other nations -Declare war
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The branch of government responsible for executing or carrying out the law.
The Executive Branch.
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Are the requirements for becoming president same in order to become vice president?
Yes!
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Who is the current vice president?
Joe Biden
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What amendment limits the president from serving more than 2 terms?
Amendment 22
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According to the 7th clause who sets the presidents salary?
Congress
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What is impeachment?
To remove the president or vice president from office.
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What amendment explains the succession process?
The 25th Amendment
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The process of how laws are made is a good example of checks and balances. Describe the process of passing a law.
First, the legislative branch introduces and votes on a bill. The bill then goes to the executive branch where the president either passes the law or vetoes it.
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The president can issue executive orders. What are executive orders?
Executive orders direct executives or clarify and further existing laws.
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What are 3 qualifications in order to become president that clause 5 states?
35 years old American Citizen & born in the United States & 14 years resident in the United States
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a group of people representing the states, who cast votes for the president and vice president.
Electoral College
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What is the primary responsibility of the Vice President of the Untied States?
To be ready at any moment to assume the presidency if the president is unable to continue in office.
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Who was the 17th president?
Andrew Johnson
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Presidential elections are held on __________.
Tuesday that follows the first Monday in November.
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How can Congress override a veto?
Congress may override a veto with a 2/3 vote of both houses.
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Ensures political power is not concentrated in the hands of one branch.
Checks and Balances
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Before the ratification of the 12th amendment in 1804 electors only voted for the President. How was the vice president elected?
The person who received the second greatest number of votes became vice president.
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How many total electors in the Electoral College are there currently?
There are currently 538 electors in the electoral college.