Presidency

Prior to the 12th Amendment, how did electors vote for presidents?

Electors cast two voted for president. The person with the most votes became president and the runner-up became vice president.

The Presidency was designed to give what to the American system?

Energy

According to Article I, Section 7 and Article II, Section 3, the presidency has the ability to write executive orders. True or False?

False

Only two presidents have ever been impeached: Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. True or False?

False

There are currently 625 electoral college votes. True or False?

False

Which body brings impeachment charges against an American President?

House of Representatives

Which of the following accurately summarizes William Howell's book on the American Presidency?

Presidents are powerful because they have a variety of unitary powers, including executive orders, that allows them to bypass the other branches.

Which of the following best summarizes the Brownlow report on the American Presidency?

The Brownlow report argued the president needed help in executing his or her duties. It outlined the creation of an Executive Office of the President (EOP) which would house the agencies placed under the presidency.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the qualification to run for president?

The person must be at least 35 years old, have lived in the U.S. for 14 years, and be a natural born citizen.

In 1961 the twenty-third amendment was ratified giving the District of Columbia the same number of electoral college seats have it were it a state, but no fewer than that of the least populous state. True or False?

True