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Length of Presidential term of office. 4 years
Person who serves with the President. Vice President
# of requirements to be eligible to run for President. 3: 35 years old or older, natural born citizen, lived in U.S. for at least 14 years
What group of 15 people advise/help the President? The Cabinet
Who chooses the Cabinet members? The President
Who confirms the President's appointment of Cabinet members? The Senate
Which Cabinet member would advise the President about issues in public schools? Secretary of Education
Which Cabinet member would advise the President about issues with foreign countries? Secretary of State
Which Cabinet member would advise the President about issues related to the military? Secretary of Defense
Which Cabinet member would advise the President about issues related to money? Secretary of Treasury
Which Cabinet member would advise the President about issues with our land/air/sea travel? Secretary of Transportation
Which Cabinet member would advise the President about issues in the federal court system? Attorney General
Which Cabinet member would advise the President about issues with farms/farmers? Secretary of Agriculture
Which Cabinet member would advise the President about issues with medical concerns? Secretary of Health & Human Services
Which Cabinet member would advise the President about issues related to fuel/sources of power? Secretary of Energy
How many different roles must the President be prepared to play at any given moment? 5
Which role does the President play when he works to propose new legislation in Congress? Legislative Leader
Which role does the President play when he carries out the nation's laws? Chief Executive
Which role does the President play when he directs the military to intervene in a national crisis. Commander in Chief
True or False: The President has the special power to veto legislation. True
True or False: The President has the special power to grant pardons and clemency to convicted criminals. True
True or False: The President has the special power to appoint positions such as Cabinet members, ambassadors, and federal judges. True
True or False: The President has the special power to appoint members of Congress. False
True or False: The President has the special power to issue Executive Orders without the approval of Congress. True
True or False: Presidential Executive Orders cannot be overturned. False - Judicial Branch can
If BOTH the President and the Vice President were unable to perform their duties, would the job fall to the Speaker of the House or the President of the Senate? Speaker of the House
Who is third in the Presidential succession line after the Speaker of the House? The President Pro Tempore
Which Cabinet members are the fourth and fifth in line to become President? #4- Secretary of State #5- Secretary of Treasury
What system is used like sports play offs to determine each political party's #1 candidate in each state during a presidential election year? Primaries/caucuses
True or False: Running for President is free. False- it takes $ to campaign!
Every 4 years, what political position is determined in the General Election? President & Vice President
What is the name of the results of the people's vote in each state? Popular vote
What are the results of the popular vote supposed to impact? The Electoral College vote
How many Electors does each state have in the Electoral College? # of Senators + # of House of Reps members in each state
Does every single state use the "winner take all" system and devote all of their Electoral votes to the candidate who won the popular vote? No, 48 states do (Maine & Nebraska can split electoral votes)
To win the Presidency, how many Electoral College votes must a candidate win? 270 (= a majority of 538, the total number available)
True or False: A newly elected U.S. President is inaugurated the next day. False, not until January 20th of the next calendar year
True or False: It is possible for a candidate to win the popular vote, but lose the Presidential election. True
Meaning of pardons/clemency? Forgiveness of crimes, granted by the President.
Meaning of General Election? The election of a President/Vice President, held every 4 years.
Inauguration The introduction of a person or policy, such as a President.
Created by: PetersonMMS
 

 



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