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Government Unit 5

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In the role of symbolic figurehead representing the United States internationally, the president acts as Chief of State
A necessary qualification for anyone wishing to become president of the united states minimum 35 years old
In the electoral college that chooses the president, each state gets one vote for every member of congress
If a president dies in office
Under the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, the person next in line after the vice president head of the House of Representatives
What happens if the president becomes disabled? The vice president takes over duties temporarily
When a president seeks to improve relations with another country, he is acting in the role of Foreign Policy Leader
Original purpose of the electoral college having more enlightened people choose the president
The president may issue and executive order without congressional action
Proposing a law to expand opportunities for pre-schoolers is an example of what kind of presidential power? Legistlative
What is one way for the president to achieve getting changes made to an important bill when the other political party is in power? threatening veto and negiotiating with other leaders
One example of an informal power of the president using media to persuade public
The power of the presidency has increased significantly over time
Example of an executive power of the president Apointing an ambassador
In a presidential race, how do states apportion their electoral votes? Most have winner take all but some states allow votes to be split
Granting clemency is an example of one of the presidents Judicial Powers
Presidential Veto is a significant check on COngress
What organization forms the heart of the Executive Office of the President? White House Office
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