Unit 12

Question 1

What did the Twenty-Second Amendment do?

Answer 1

Ratified in 1951, it limits presidents to being elected to only two terms. Establishes procedures for presidential succession and disability.

Question 2

How many presidents have actually served for two full terms?

Answer 2

14.

Question 3

What did the Twenty-Fifth Amendment do?

Answer 3

Ratified in 1967, it permits the vice president to become the acting president when the presidential seat/office becomes vacant or if the vice president and the president’s cabinet decide that the president is disabled.

Question 4

Impeachment

Answer 4

The political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law, prescribed by the Constitution.
The president may be indicted for Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors.