Unit 10: The Presidency

Question 1

An annual speech presented by the President of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress

Answer 1

State of the Union Address

Question 2

In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.

Answer 2

25th Amendment

Question 3

7 roles of the president

Answer 3

Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief
Chief Legislator
Chief of Party
Chief of State
Chief Guardian of the Economy

Question 4

a federal law intended to check the president’s power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of the U.S. Congress.

Answer 4

War Powers Resolution (1973)

Question 5

presidential directives issued by United States Presidents and are generally directed towards officers and agencies of the U.S. federal government.

Answer 5

Executive Order

Question 6

No president can serve more than 2 terms

Answer 6

22nd Amendment

Question 7

A theory that managers, left on their own, will act as responsible stewards of the assets they control.

Answer 7

Stewardship Theory

Question 8

An area of constitutional law that focuses on the underpinnings of constitutional government

Answer 8

Constitutional Theory