Chapter 7&8 Flashcards
How many votes exist in the electoral college
538
T or F: It is possible to lose the national popular vote and still become president of the US
True
Which leader has the greatest chance of becoming president through the line of succession
President pro tempore of the senate
The framers of the constitution established the electoral college because they
Has doubts the average person’s ability to select a candidate
When playing the role of chief diplomat, the president much get approval from congress which of these:
Treaty
To become president, a person must
Be a natural born citizen of the US
Which of these powers of the presidency is specifically describes in the constitution
Faithfully execute laws
Acting as chief diplomat, the president puts together a treaty with Japan, what must happen next for the treaty to go into effect
It must be approved by the senate
Which leader is third in the line of succession of the presidency
President pro tempore of the senate
T or F: Most of the skills, talents, experience, and personal qualities needed by a president are required by the constitution
False
Which leader is second in the line of succession to the presidency
Speaker of the House of Representatives
A president could continue to assert power twenty years after leaving the presidency through which of these methods
Appointing to Supreme Court justice
T or F: The compensation of the current president is $100,000 a year
False
How many votes are required to win the electoral college
270
Who is the executive leader at the LOCAL level of government
Mayor