U.S. Presidency

Question 1

Which article outlines the requirements, structure, and powers of the presidency?

Answer 1

Article II

Question 2

The president is the leader of what branch?

Answer 2

The executive branch

Question 3

Executive Privilege

Answer 3

Constitutionally supported right that allows presidents the right to keep executive branch communications confidential.

Question 4

What was the initial vision of the president?

Answer 4

The president was purposed with staying above partisan politics and favoritism; politics are for congress, not the president

Question 5

What are the requirements to serve as president?

Answer 5

They must be:
- At least 35 years old
- A natural born citizen
- A resident of the U.S. for 14 years

Question 6

True or False?
The president was originally intended to be second in power.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Administrative refers to running a business or organization

Answer 7

refers to running a business or organization

Question 8

Take Care Clause

Answer 8

constitutional requirement that presidents ”take care that the laws are faithfully executed”

Question 9

True or False?
The president is meant to be a leading voice in the military.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Presidential Pardon

Answer 10

granting the release of punishment or legal consequences of a crime

Question 11

Recess Appointments

Answer 11

authorizing the President to make temporary appointments when the Senate is not in session

Question 12

Treaty

Answer 12

an agreement between the U.S. and another nation that requires with a two-thirds vote of approval.

Question 13

How long of a term does the Constitution state the president to have?

Answer 13

A four-year term; initially with no limit

Question 14

War Powers Resolution (1973)

Answer 14

law that limits the president’s use of military power without either
(1) a declaration of war by Congress, or
(2) a congressional resolution approving the use of force or
(3) an emergency.

Question 15

What does the 22nd Amendment state in reference to the presidential term limit

Answer 15

It limits the president to two more terms in office; the maximum the president can serve is 10 years

Question 16

Unitary Executive

Answer 16

an assertion that presidents have complete authority to exercise any and all powers they deem appropriate to protect the nation from imminent threats.

Question 17

Order of Succession to the Presidency

Answer 17

Vice President.
Speaker of the House.
President pro tempore of the Senate.
Cabinet officers (in the order that the offices were created).

Question 18

Which amendment requires candidates for president and vice president to run on the same ticket?

Answer 18

The 12th Amendment (1804)

Question 19

If the president dies in office, the ___________ will replace them.

Answer 19

Vice president

Question 20

Impeachment Power

Answer 20

formal charges for ”treason, bribery, other high crimes and misdemeanors”

Question 21

What was the original method of selecting the president and vice president?

Answer 21

The winner of the election became the president and the runner-up became the vice president

Question 22

What is the Electoral College?

Answer 22

it is the group of people representing the states who formally cast votes for the election of president and vice president

Question 23

Steps to remove president

Answer 23

1. With a majority vote in the House, articles of impeachment (formal charges) are sent to the Senate.
2. If two-thirds of the Senate votes to convict at his trial – the official is removed from office and banned from running again in the future.

Question 24

Describe the voting process

Answer 24

In November, the people vote for the president and vice president
In December the Electoral College officially votes and decides