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A presidential candidate is 34 years old, was born in Canada to American parents, and has lived in the United States for 10 years. Which constitutional requirement(s) does this candidate NOT meet to be eligible for the office of President?
A presidential candidate is 34 years old, was born in Canada to American parents, and has lived in the United States for 10 years. Which constitutional requirement(s) does this candidate NOT meet to be eligible for the office of President?
- The candidate meets all the constitutional requirements.
- The candidate does not meet the age requirement. (correct)
- The candidate does not meet both the age and residency requirements.
- The candidate does not meet the citizenship requirement.
If the President dies in office, who becomes President? If the new President then nominates a new Vice President, who must confirm the nomination?
If the President dies in office, who becomes President? If the new President then nominates a new Vice President, who must confirm the nomination?
- The Speaker of the House; both the House and the Senate.
- The Vice President; the Senate.
- The Speaker of the House; the Senate.
- The Vice President; both the House and the Senate. (correct)
A President enters into an agreement with a foreign nation without seeking Senate approval. Which presidential role does this exemplify, and what is a potential check on this power?
A President enters into an agreement with a foreign nation without seeking Senate approval. Which presidential role does this exemplify, and what is a potential check on this power?
- Chief Diplomat; the Senate can refuse to ratify the agreement. (correct)
- Commander-in-Chief; Congress can declare war.
- Legislative Leader; the Supreme Court can declare the agreement unconstitutional.
- Chief Executive; the House of Representatives can impeach the President.
The President directs the Department of Education to implement new standardized testing guidelines for all states, using an executive order. Which role is the President fulfilling, and what is a potential limitation on this action?
The President directs the Department of Education to implement new standardized testing guidelines for all states, using an executive order. Which role is the President fulfilling, and what is a potential limitation on this action?
What is the primary function of the executive departments, and how are they typically structured to fulfill this function?
What is the primary function of the executive departments, and how are they typically structured to fulfill this function?
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Presidential Qualifications
Presidential Qualifications
At least 35 years old, a natural-born U.S. citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years.
Electoral Process Steps
Electoral Process Steps
A process involving nominations, primaries/caucuses, national conventions, popular vote, Electoral College vote, and finally, the inauguration.
Checks on Executive Power
Checks on Executive Power
Legislative branch can impeach; judicial branch can declare executive actions unconstitutional.
Presidential Roles
Presidential Roles
Chief Executive, Commander-In-Chief, Chief Diplomat, and Legislative Leader.
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Executive Departments & Cabinet
Executive Departments & Cabinet
Advise the President and help carry out laws. Members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
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- The required qualifications and conditions to become President and Vice President are age, citizenship, and living in the United States, and understanding term limits.
- Most or all presidents have shared characteristics of race, profession, age, and gender.
- Need to learn the major steps in the electoral college, and the arguments for and against the Electoral College.
- The new Vice President is chosen if the office becomes vacant.
- Understanding the Presidential Line of Succession is important when both offices become vacant simultaneously for POTUS and VEEP.
- The legislative and judicial branches oversee the power of the executive branch.
Presidential Roles
- Chief Executive: the president can issue executive orders.
- Commander-in-Chief: makes military decisions.
- Chief Diplomat: manages treaties.
- Legislative Leader: delivers the State of the Union address, signs or vetoes laws.
- Judicial Powers: has the power to pardon.
- Head of State: a symbol of the people.
- Head of Party
- Vice Presidential duties are specifically described out in the Constituion.
- Running mate choice for vice president is particularly important.
Executive Departments
- Purpose of the executive departments and how many there are.
- Need to know the cabinet and its purpose.
- How people become cabinet members.
- Executive Departments assist the President in implementing legislation.
Executive Bureaucracy
- Understanding who is a part of the bureaucracy, and how they assist the Cabinet/Executive Departments to implement regulations, and some examples of Executive Agencies must be learned.
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