6.1 (pp 97-105)

Question 1

How long is a presidential term?

Answer 1

four years

Question 2

Give the three constitutional qualifications for being elected President.

Answer 2

natural-born citizen, minimum 35 years old, U.S. resident for at least 14 years

Question 3

Who was the first person to become Vice President by being nominated by the President and approved by Congress?

Answer 3

Gerald Ford

Question 4

What is a group of people elected by the citizens of each state in order to elect a presidential candidate?

Answer 4

electoral college

Question 5

Which amendment granted the District of Columbia three electors?

Answer 5

Amendment 23

Question 6

Which amendment states that a President may be elected for only two terms and not serve for more than ten years?

Answer 6

Amendment 22

Question 7

Which amendment states that if a President is removed from office, dies, or resigns, the Vice President shall become President?

Answer 7

Amendment 25

Question 8

Which amendment states that electors would cast one ballot for President and a second ballot for Vice President?

Answer 8

Amendment 12