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US-Constitution2
Study Guide for American History test over Article 2 of the Constitution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who has executive power in the United States? | The President |
| How long is a President's term in office? | 4 years |
| How do we determine the number of Electors who are appointed to vote in a presidential election? | Add up the number of Senators plus the number of Representatives. |
| What are the THREE qualifications a person must have to be President of the United States? | Natural born citizen (born in the US), 35 years old, Resident of the United States for 14 years |
| If the President would die, resign, or be removed from office, who would take over and carry out the duties of President? | Vice-President |
| How much can the President's salary change during his term in office? | NONE - The President's pay cannot change during his term in office |
| After being elected, what must a person do before becoming President? | Take the OATH of office |
| What is the President's title in regard to being the head of the military? | Commander-in-Chief |
| Except in cases of impeachment, what does the President have the power to grant? | Reprieves and Pardons |
| The President is given the power to make treaties, but the Senate... | Gives their advice and consent with a two-thirds vote |
| The President is given the power to appoint government officials and Supreme Court Judges, but the Senate... | Gives their advice and consent with a 51% vote |
| If a President makes an appointment while the Senate is recessed, how long will the appointment last? | Until the end of the next legislative session |
| From time to time, the President is commanded to give Congress information about what? | Information about the State of the Union |
| What can the President do if there are extraordinary circumstances? | Convene both Houses of Congress |
| What does it mean when the Constitution charges the President with making sure the laws are faithfully executed? | The President must enforce the laws and make sure they are carried out. |
| Why could the President, Vice-President, or any other civil officer be removed from office? | Convicted of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors |
| Who will be our future President and Vice-President | President Carson Newell & Vice-President Abigail Jamison |
| Who is our current President and Vice-President | President Donald J. Trump & Vice-President J.D. Vance |