U.S. Presidency Flashcards
Which article outlines the requirements, structure, and powers of the presidency?
Article II
The president is the leader of what branch?
The executive branch
Executive Privilege
Constitutionally supported right that allows presidents the right to keep executive branch communications confidential.
What was the initial vision of the president?
The president was purposed with staying above partisan politics and favoritism; politics are for congress, not the president
What are the requirements to serve as president?
They must be:
- At least 35 years old
- A natural born citizen
- A resident of the U.S. for 14 years
True or False?
The president was originally intended to be second in power.
True
Administrative refers to running a business or organization
refers to running a business or organization
Take Care Clause
constitutional requirement that presidents ”take care that the laws are faithfully executed”
True or False?
The president is meant to be a leading voice in the military.
True
Presidential Pardon
granting the release of punishment or legal consequences of a crime
Recess Appointments
authorizing the President to make temporary appointments when the Senate is not in session
Treaty
an agreement between the U.S. and another nation that requires with a two-thirds vote of approval.
How long of a term does the Constitution state the president to have?
A four-year term; initially with no limit
War Powers Resolution (1973)
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.
What does the 22nd Amendment state in reference to the presidential term limit
It limits the president to two more terms in office; the maximum the president can serve is 10 years
Unitary Executive
an assertion that presidents have complete authority to exercise any and all powers they deem appropriate to protect the nation from imminent threats.
Order of Succession to the Presidency
Vice President.
Speaker of the House.
President pro tempore of the Senate.
Cabinet officers (in the order that the offices were created).
Which amendment requires candidates for president and vice president to run on the same ticket?
The 12th Amendment (1804)
If the president dies in office, the ___________ will replace them.
Vice president
Impeachment Power
formal charges for ”treason, bribery, other high crimes and misdemeanors”
What was the original method of selecting the president and vice president?
The winner of the election became the president and the runner-up became the vice president
What is the Electoral College?
it is the group of people representing the states who formally cast votes for the election of president and vice president
Steps to remove president
- With a majority vote in the House, articles of impeachment (formal charges) are sent to the Senate.
- 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.
Describe the voting process
In November, the people vote for the president and vice president
In December the Electoral College officially votes and decides
