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How long is a presidential term?

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4 Years.

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What amendment states that a president may only be elected to only two terms?

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22nd Amendment.

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Three constitutional qualifications for the president.

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Must be a natural born citizen, must be at least 35 years old, and must have resided in the U.S for at least 14 years.

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What amendment states that the vice president should become president if the current president dies or resigns.

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25th amendment.

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What is the order for the presidential succession?

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Speaker of the House > president pro tem > Secretary of state > other cabinet departments

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Who determines the presidents salary?

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Congress.

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What benefits does the president receives?

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White house residency, specialty built automobiles, jets, and helicopters.

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What are two official duties of the vice president?

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Preside over the Senate, and to help determine when the president is unable to carry out his responsibilities.

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The electors that would cast a vote for president.

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Electoral college.

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Amendment stated that the electors would now cast one ballot for president and a second ballot for V.P.

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12th Amendment.

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Amendment where congress granted the District three electors because they had none.

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23rd amendment.

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A candidate who fails to win a majority popular vote and yet wins the presidency is called ________.

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Minority president.

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The highest number but less than half.

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Plurality.

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What powers does the president posses as chief legislature?

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The president seeks to influence the lawmaking process.

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What are the president’s powers as chief executive?

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Responsible to see that the laws of the federal government are enforced.

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What was the most famous treaty signed in recent times?

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START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty)

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Name the most famous treaty that congress refused to pass.

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Treaty of Versailles.

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As commander in chief, what military forces may the president call upon in times of crisis?

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The National Guard.

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A speech usually expressing the main points to be followed by his new administration.

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Inaugural address.

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A report on the state of the nation, summarizing important issues, and often recommends specific legislation.

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State of the Union Address.

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The collection of behaviors and ceremonies that are observed by diplomats and heads of state.

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Protocol.

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Commands by the president which have the force of law without congress’ approval.

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Executive orders.

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The issues that will be considered and debated in congress during the coming year.

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Agenda.

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When the president recognizes the existence of the nation and the legitimacy of its government.

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Diplomatic recognition.

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A formal agreement between nations.

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A treaty.

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An informal agreement entered into by the president and the leader of a foreign nation or by their representatives.

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Executive agreement.

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Limited the time a president could keep American forces involved in a foreign conflict without the approval of Congress.

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War Powers Resolution.

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The organization involved most directly in assisting the president is the _______.

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Executive Office of the President (EOP)

29
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Who heads the White House Office?

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White House staff.

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Describe the function of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Planning the federal governments annual budget, and assists the president in developing the nations overall fiscal policy.

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The highest level advisory body that keeps the president informed on military and diplomatic issues of national security.

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The National Security Council.

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A policy relating to financial affairs.

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Fiscal policy.

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When does a fiscal year start and end?

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October 1st through September 30th.

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Agency that operates under the national security council.

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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

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What is the presidents primary source for information on the economy?

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Council of Economic Advisors.

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What office advises the president on scientific, and engineering, and other tech projects.

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The Office of Science and Technology Policy.

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The office that is the principal adviser to the president on matters of international trade and commodity policies.

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The Office of the U.S Trade Representative.

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