President Review Flashcards
What are the 3 official (Constitutional) requirements to be President?
natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, lived in the US for 14 years.
What are 3 informal qualifications for PResidents?
Rich, old, and male
Who was the first President of the U.S.?
George Washington
Who was the first VP of the U.S?
John Adams
What are the 2 formal (Constitutional duties for the VP?
Preside over the senate
Help decide the question of presidential disability
Describe the President’s executive power
Basic power, chief administration, ordnance power, appointment removal.
Describe the President’s diplomatic/military power
Recommends a budget, veto, call a special session.
Describe the President’s legislative power
Treaty, executive agreement, recognization, commander in chief.
Describe the President’s judicial power
Pardon, ammesty, reprieve
What is a Presidential Elector?
The people who cast the vote for the president
What is the Electoral College?
The system that elects the VP and P
How many electoral votes do you need to win the Presidency?
270
How is the number of electoral votes in each state determined?
The number of people in the house (running in your state) plus 3 senates
What is the 12th amendment?
Procedure how the P and VP are elected (together)
What is the 22nd amendment?
P can only serve 2 terms
What is the 25th amendment?
VP becomes P if the president dies, resigns
Define Popular Sovereignty
Authority is sustained by support of its people
Which positions can the President remove from office?
Anyone he elects
Which positions can the Presidents NOT remove from office?
Judges, VP
What is the maximum number of years a President may serve?
10 years
Which President served the longest time period in history?
Roosevelt (14 years)
