Presidential Requirements
How old do you have to be to be president?
35
It plays no role
Who can declare war?
Congress
Who must approve the president's cabinet appointments?
The Senate
What are the citizenship requirements to be president?
Natural born citizen
How many electoral votes are needed to win a presidential election?
270
What kind of crimes can the president pardon?
Federal crimes
Name three of the four U.S. foreign policy goals.
Promoting Peace, national security, trade relationships, spreading democracy around the world
If both the President and the VP die, who takes over?
The Speaker of the House
How many electoral votes does Illinois have?
19
Provide an example of one executive order.
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Name one cabinet position.
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How long can the president serve?
2 terms, up to 10 years
How many total electoral votes are there?
538
According to the War Powers Resolution, without any congressional approval, how long can the president commit armed forces to military action abroad?
60 days
This person acts as a U.S. representative to a particular country.
An Ambassador
What does the 25th Amendment do? (3 Possible answers)
- States that if the president dies, the VP takes over
- Allows Congress to approve the president's appointment of a new VP
- Allows the VP to take over the presidency for a short period of time
Provide one argument in favor of the electoral college.
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What two people/groups can remove an executive order?
1. The next president
2. The Supreme Court
If the U.S. wanted to punish another country economically, what could they do?
Impose sanctions