~civics executive branch~
Men
So far, all prez. have been _____________
F; in some countries not here
So far, only Protestants have served as prez.
Which amendment limited the prez to two terms
22nd amendment
Presidential succession
The order in which the office of prez. is to be filled is called _____________
Camp David
The prez. may vacation at ______________
T
The VP serves a 4 yr term
What is the annual salary for the prez
$400,000
How many years does the president serve in 1 term
4 yrs
How many VP have taken over office of prez.
9 (8-dead, 1-resign)
F
Because the prez. is able to live in the White House, he/she doesn't have a regular salary
Two
George Washington served _____________ terms
Speaker of the House
If the VP is unable to serve as prez., the ______________ serves as prez.
T
If the prez. is ill and can't complete his or her duties, the VP serves in his/her place he/she is well again
T
In recent years, presidents have given their VP more responsibilities
T
One must be a resident of the U.S for at least 14 yrs to be prez.
T
John Adams said that the office of VP was "the most significant" office ever invented.
3 qualifications for the office of president of U.S
Native born citizen At least 35 Resident for at least 14 yrs
The 25 Amendment (1967)
New prez nominates new VP(nomination must be approved majority vote both houses); also VP will serve as acting prez. til prez able to perform his duties
What job does the VP officially have?
Taking over as prez. (dies, resigns, removed)
T
The 25 Amendment states that if a prez. dies or resigns, a new VP must be approved by a majority vote of both houses ( VP becomes prez. then have to find new VP)
F; + George Washington
There have been 42 prez
F; MUST
To be elected prez., one does not necessarily need to be a native born U.S citizen
F;35
To be prez. one must be at least 25 years of age
F;2
Today, a prez. can serve a max of three terms
4 benefits the prez enjoys while in office
Travel allowance Living in the white house Visit Camp David vaca Fleet cars helicopters planes (Air Force One)
Presidential succession order (1947)
VP Speaker of house Prez. pro tempore Prez. cabinet
