Civics History Unit Test Flashcards
Who is the president and vice president?
Joe Biden And Kamala Harris
What are the Constitutional rules about who can become president?
The president must be 35 years old and a native-born citizen. They must also have lived in the U.S. for 14 more years. You can serve for a maximum of 2x4 Years terms or a max. of 10 years.
Most presidents share a few common characteristics. What are they?
Most presidents are rich, white, Christian, and educated men.
How often do presidential elections occur?
An election for president of the United States happens every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Who are the first five officials in the presidential line of succession?
Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury
How long is a presidential term? Why is that the limit?
The presidential term is 4 years because of the 22nd Amendment.
What are the job benefits the president receives?
400,000$ a year, money for a personal cost and travel, Camp Davide, and live in the white house with 80+ employees.
What are the V.P.’s Constitutional responsibilities and requirements to run for office?
Elected by the president and chosen by the electoral college. Also, they must be 35 years old and native-born citizens. They must also have lived in the U.S. for 14 more years. They preside over the senate and succeed the president if they die or resign.
What is the Presidential Succession Act?
The Presidential Succession Act was passed in 1947 and listed the line of succession after the Vice President.
What is the 25th Amendment?
The 25th Amendment was ratified in 1967. It makes it clear that if the president dies or leaves office, the Vice President becomes the new President. It also stated that the new president should help congress choose a new Vice President.
What is the source of the presidential powers?
Article 2 of the constitution
What powers does the Constitution give the president?
The Constitution explicitly assigns the president the power to sign or veto legislation, command the armed forces, ask for the written opinion of their Cabinet, convene or adjourn Congress, grant reprieves and pardons, and receive ambassadors.
What are the 7 roles of the president?
chief of state, chief executive, chief administrator, chief diplomat, commander in chief, chief legislator, party leader
Chief of State
Represent the nation
Chief Executive
Enforce all federal laws passed by Congress
Must appoint all of the 15 cabinet members
Must appoint all the head officials for the executive branch. Issues executive orders
Chief Diplomat
Visits another country or welcomes other country’s diplomats, can negotiate treaties, make war
Appoints ambassadors
Commander In Chief
In charge of all the armed forces in the country
Make war, but can’t declare war
Legislative Leader
Veto laws, sign for new laws, propose new laws in the STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS and set up federal government budget
Judicial Leader
Offers pardons or reprieves to an individual
Party Leader
Leader of the political party
What is the difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?
An executive agreement only lasts during the term of the president and doesn’t have to continue to the next election. A treaty is usually longer lasting and lasts until officially agreed upon or broken.
What is the Cabinet? Why was it created? What are the Cabinet leaders called?
A cabinet is a group of presidential advisors that was created to advise George Washington. They are called secretaries.
What was the spoils system? The merit system?
The spoils system was a practice in which a political party gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends, and relatives as a reward.
What 3 tasks does the Federal Bureaucracy perform?
They can put laws passed by congress into practice, carry out daily activities for the government, and oversee activities like banks, products, and health rules.
