Key Parts Of Article 2 Flashcards
Describe how the president is selected
1.President is selected by the electoral college where states have electors that’s senate it plus HOR.
2.The VP and a joint session with Congress count the votes and candidates.
3.Majority becomes president
4.if there is no majority HOR picks the president and Senate picks VP
Age, term lengths, residency requirements for president and vice president
35 years old natural, born citizen and lived in the United States for 14 years for four year term length
Describe the process of vacancy occurs and presidency
Vice president becomes president if president dies, is removed, resigned, or can’t carry out duties
Discussed compensation for president
President is to debate a salary that can’t change during their term.
President can’t receive other compensation or gifts from foreign government or others
Discuss removal of presidents
President, vice president and other officers can be removed by impeachment for treason, bribery, or other higher crimes