Basics of Presidency + stuff
prez CANNOT
- declare war. - decide how federal money will be spent. - interpret laws. - choose Cabinet members or Supreme Court Justices without Senate approval.
the minimum length of residency for a candidate for the VP is
14 years
the minimum length of residency for a candidate for the presidency is
14 years
the term limit for the presidency is
2 terms
the minimum age requirement for the VP is
35 years old
the minimum age requirement for presidency is
35 years old.
the term of office for the VP is
4 years
the term of office for the presidency is
4 years
the role of the prez in charge of the military is called
Commander in Chief
another reform plan for the electoral college is
District Plan
the group of people that actually elect the Prez and VP is the
Electoral College
if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes
House of Representatives vote for one
how can prez return to duties after a disability?
In case of the inability of the President to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, the said powers and duties shall devolve on the Vice President, until the inability be removed.
2 criticism of electoral college?
It is "undemocratic;" - It permits the election of a candidate who does not win the most votes; - Its winner-takes-all approach cancels the votes of the losing candidates in each state.
which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true?
They have the force of federal law.
a slate is
a list of candidates to be elected by a group of electors
if the prez and congress disagree over a tax bill, the prez cab veto the bill. Which of these applies to a presidential veto?
checks and balances
the role of the prez hosting the easter egg hunt is called
chief of state
one reform plan for the electoral college is
direct vote plan
"faithless electors" are
electors who don't cast votes for their states popular choice
the role of the prez as the head of the executive branch of gov is called
head of state
electoral votes are determined by
house representatives and senators
which one of the term does NOT describe the role of president?
interpret laws
22nd amendment
limits the president to 2 terms
20th amendment
moves the inauguration date from march to january
traits of active prez?
not only put in long hours, but also strong leadership, chary new directions, and think up new politics ex. Obama
traits of passive prez?
relaxed, spend less time and energy being Presidne. They want congress to take charge. Ex. trump, hoover
traits of negative prez?
serve out of a sense of duty or wish to prove themselves. They find the job burdensome but feel they have to do it. (ex. John F Kennedy and Trump)
25th amendment
sets up rules for presidential succession
12th amendment
the president and vice president are now on the same ticket
traits of positive prez?
these presidents enjoy the power and responsibility of the job. They like the challenge and are confident in meeting the challenges they face (ex. Obama and Biden)
original purpose of electoral college?
to keep the common people from making a mistake and electing a disastrous leader - The Electoral College was created by framers of the U.S. Constitution, an alternative to electing the president by popular vote/ by Congress.
the VP must be a natural born citizen? T/F
true
the president must be a natural born citizen? T/F
true