Questions and Answers
What is the President's role as the Chief of State?
The President is the ceremonial head of the government of the United States, the symbol of all the people of the nation.
What is the President's role as the Chief Executive?
The Constitution vests the President with the executive power of the United States, making him or her the nation's chief executive.
What is the President's role as the Chief Administrator?
The President is the chief administrator, or director, of the United States government.
What is the President's role as the Chief Diplomat?
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What is the President's role as the Commander in Chief?
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What is the President's role as the Chief Legislator?
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What is the President's role as the Chief of Party?
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What is the President's role as the Chief Citizen?
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What are the three qualifications the President must have?
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What issues have arisen involving the length of the President's term?
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How is the President compensated?
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How does the Constitution provide for presidential succession?
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What are the constitutional provisions for presidential disability?
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What is the role of the Vice President?
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What were the Framers' original provisions for choosing the President?
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What is the function of the electoral college today?
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Study Notes
Presidential Roles
- Chief of State: Ceremonial head of the U.S. government and symbol of the nation.
- Chief Executive: Holds executive power, managing the federal government.
- Chief Administrator: Directs the operations and functions of the government.
- Chief Diplomat: Main architect of foreign policy; represents the U.S. internationally.
- Commander in Chief: Full control over the armed forces, responsible for military decisions.
- Chief Legislator: Main architect of public policy; plays a significant role in law-making.
- Chief of Party: Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch.
- Chief Citizen: Represents the interests of all citizens.
Presidential Qualifications
- Must be a natural-born citizen.
- At least 35 years of age.
- Resident of the U.S. for 14 years.
Presidential Terms and Compensation
- Tradition of two-term limit followed until Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms.
- Initial presidential salary was $25,000; currently $400,000 with additional benefits including allowances for travel, official entertainment, and living in the White House.
Presidential Succession and Disability
- Succession: The 25th Amendment mandates that the Vice President becomes President if the current President is removed from office.
- Disability: The President can declare incapacity, or the Vice President and Cabinet members can inform Congress of the President's inability to fulfill duties.
Role of the Vice President
- Presides over the Senate.
- Assists in determining presidential disability.
Electoral Process
- Originally, the President and Vice President were chosen by a special body of electors who cast two votes for different candidates.
- The electoral college functions under the 12th Amendment, where electors cast separate votes for President and Vice President.
Flaws in the Electoral College
- Possible to win the popular vote but lose the presidency due to electoral votes; this has occurred four times: 1824, 1876, 1888, and 2000.
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Test your knowledge of the roles of the President as outlined in Chapter 13. This set of flashcards covers key concepts such as the President's duties as Chief of State and Chief Executive, providing a succinct review of essential functions. Perfect for students looking to solidify their understanding of executive branch responsibilities.