1.1 The Presidency Flashcards
The Presidency - Central Ideas
1 The president has many roles and responsibilities.
2 The power of the presidency has grown.
3 Executive power is limited.
4 Presidential personality and character matter.
Refers to the few but fundamental rules established by Article II of the Constitution to be followed by those who occupy the position.
The presidency
What are the constitutional qualifications to become President?
According to Article II, the president must be:
- a natural-born citizen
- at least 35 years old
- resided in the United States for at least 14 years.
The term length of the president and vice president is limited to ___.
4 years
What amendment limited the number of terms to which a president could be elected to two?
The 22nd Amendment
The constitution specifies that the president can be removed from office on ___ for and conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
impeachment
The first step in the process of removing an official from public office by force. It occurs when a legislative body votes to bring charges against the official.
impeachment
In the case of the death, resignation, or temporary disability of the president the vice president shall become president according to the ___ Amendment.
25th Amendment
According to Article I of the Constitution, the ___ has the power of impeachment, but the ___ has the power to try and convict impeachments.
House of Representatives
Senate
During impeachment trials in the ___, the ___ of the Supreme Court presides.
Senate
chief justice
Presidents cannot be convicted without the agreement of ____ of the voting ___.
two-thirds
senators
The presidency refers to the ___, and the president refers to the ___ occupying the office at any given time.
- office
- person
