Question | Answer |
Commander in Chief | In charge of the
Military |
Chief Diplomat | Top negotiator and
representative |
Chief Executive | Enforces the law |
Head of the Political Party | Leader of his
political party |
Chief of State | * Voice of American people.
* Serves as symbol
of the country |
Legislative leader | Influences law making process.
Can propose legislation |
Judicial power | Appoint judges |
Qualification | 35 years old
Native born US citizen
Resident of the US for 14 years |
Electors | # Representatives plus
# Senators (2) |
Term of a president | 4 years |
Amendment 22 | Limit the president
to two terms |
Where the President lives? | White House |
Where is the President retreat? | Camp David |
President airplane | Air Force One |
President Salary @ 2014 | $ 400.000 |
Presidential succession | * Vice President
* Speaker of the House
* President Pro Tempore
* Secretary of State |
Article II (2) | * Veto Bill from Congress
* Call Congress into
special session
* Serve as Commander in Chief
* Receive foreign leaders
* Make treaties
(with Senate approval)
* Appoint officials to
gov't positions
* Pardon/commute criminals |
State of the Union | President discusses issues
surrounding the nation.
Typically held in January |
President role as Chief Executive | Carry out nation's laws
Appoint cabinet members to
help guide policy.
Can issue executive order.
Pardon, reprieves, amnesty |
President role as Chief Diplomat | Tries to promote peace and democracy
Diplomacy |
Diplomacy | * The art and practice
of conducting negotiations
between nations.
* Skill in handling affairs
without arousing hostility. |
President role as Commander in Chief | * In charge of armed forces
* Can order troops into battle. |
President as economic leader | President plans
federal budget |
How many electoral college votes are needed to be a president | 270 |