Presidency
What is the minimum age to be President of the United States?
35
What title is given to the President as head of the U.S. Armed Forces?
commander in chief
Who appoints the heads of Cabinet departments?
president
How many total electoral votes are there?
538
What branch can override a presidential veto?
legislative
How many years is a presidential term?
4
What power allows the President to reject a bill passed by Congress?
veto
How many executive departments are there in the Cabinet today?
15
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
270
Who must approve presidential appointments to the Supreme Court?
senate
What amendment limits the president to two terms in office?
22
What power allows the President to forgive someone for a federal crime?
pardon
Who is the head of the Department of State? not the person's name. Whats the position
secretary of state
What is the group that formally elects the President called?
electoral college
What branch can declare presidential actions unconstitutional?
judicial
What is the annual speech given by the President to Congress outlining policy goals called?
state of the union address
What kind of agreement can the President make with another country without Senate approval?
executive agreement
What chamber of congress must confirm the president's appointments for their cabinet?
senate
In most states, the Electoral College follows what type of system?
winner-take-all
What power allows the President to check Congress by refusing to sign a bill?
veto power
Who becomes president if both the president and vice president can’t serve?
Speaker of the house
What power allows the President to delay punishment for a federal crime without removing the conviction?
reprieve
What department is responsible for enforcing federal laws?
Department of justice
If no candidate wins a majority in the Electoral College, who chooses the President?
House
What can Congress do to remove a President from office?
impeach and convict