social studies

Question 1

lists these qualifications for a President of the United States:

Answer 1

• Needs to be 35 years old
• Needs to be a natural born citizen
• A 14-year resident of the United States

Question 2

In the event of the death of a President or his removal from office, the following would take place

Answer 2

• Under the 22 amendments, the Vice president shall take over the duties for the remainder of the former president’s term.

Question 3

Two titles for the President are:

Answer 3

The Chief Executive and Commander-and-Chief

Question 4

The term of the President is

Answer 4

4 years long.

Question 5

Only one President has served more than two terms.

Answer 5

The name of that President was Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Question 6

Why haven’t any Presidents served more than two terms since 1945?

Answer 6

• Under the 22 amendment, no person shall hold more than two terms as president. This has been in effect since 1951

Question 7

The name of the special group that technically elects the President is the:

Answer 7

This is called the Electoral College which consist of 538 electors

Question 8

How many votes must a Presidential candidate have from this special group to be elected?

Answer 8

The president needs a majority of 270 to win the presidency.

Question 9

There are two types of votes in Presidential elections.

Answer 9

There is the electoral vote and the Popular vote.

Question 10

Why must a Presidential candidate be concerned about the electoral map?

Answer 10

This is because Each state has a certain number of votes: Illinois has 19; California has 55.

Question 11

How were Vice-Presidents originally chosen?

Answer 11

In the original electoral college, the person with the second most votes will become vice president.

Question 12

What two things do Presidents swear to do in their oath of office?

Answer 12

Preserve and protect the constitution of the United States.

Question 13

Describe the military powers of the President.

Answer 13

• The president is the head of the Armed forces and state militias
• Launch nuclear weapons etc.

Question 14

What can the President do for people who have been convicted of a crime?

Answer 14

• The president has the power to grant pardons and reprieves
• Pardons: Prevents prosecution for a crime
• Reprieves: Suspends punishment ordered by law

Question 15

Name three types of job appointments the President has the power to make.

Answer 15

The senate must approve theses nominations
o Judges of Supreme Court
o Ambassadors
o Temporary senator appointments

Question 16

The President has the power to make recess appointments. What is a recess appointment?

Answer 16

A Recess Appointment is a temporary appointment by the U.S President when the senate is in session

Question 17

What limitation is there on the President’s power to make treaties with other countries?

Answer 17

All Treaties that the president makes shall be passed by the senate with 2/3 of the majority before it may take effect.

Question 18

What special power does the President have over laws that Congress passes?

Answer 18

The power that the president has is the Power of Veto or reject the law

Question 19

How can Congress impeach the President? What are three types of charges they can bring against him?

Answer 19

*Congress can impeach the president with the charges of Treason, Bribery or other high crimes and other misdemeanors.

Question 20

20. What is the rule for the salary of a President during his term of office?

Answer 20

It cannot be raised during his term

Question 21

What is the rule about Presidents holding another federal job while they are President?

Answer 21

The president is not allowed to hold any other federal or state position while in office.

Question 22

From time to time, the President must give Congress information about the general condition of the country, and he must make recommendations about measures that he thinks should be taken to improve life in America. This report is called to improve life in America.

Answer 22

State of the Union report

Question 23

The President also has the following duties:

Answer 23

Give information to congress from time to time with the State of The Union b. Adjournment of both Houses when he thinks its proper

Enforce the laws made by congress

Appointment of Supreme Court judges