Presidential Powers and Impeachment Quiz

The president's role as the top leader of the military, able to command troops but only Congress can declare war.

The president's responsibility to implement laws passed by Congress and manage the daily operations of the government.

The president's role in trying to manage the national economy, aiming to lower unemployment and keep things running smoothly.

The president's role as the representative figurehead of the United States, symbolizing its ideals and interacting with foreign leaders.

The president's role as the leader of their political party, influencing party policies and campaigns.

The president's role in leading foreign policy, negotiating treaties, and shaping America's international relationships.

The president's power to reject laws passed by Congress, requiring a two-thirds vote from Congress to override it.

The process of formally accusing and removing a president from office for serious misconduct.

The body of electors established by the US Constitution, who formally elect the president and vice president.

The minimum number of electoral votes required to win the presidency (out of 538 total).

States that can shift their support between different political parties in elections, often deciding the outcome.

The right of the House of Representatives to initiate an impeachment process against the president or other federal officials.

The process by which the Senate conducts a trial after an impeachment by the House, with a two-thirds vote required for removal from office.

The arguments for the Electoral College system focus on representing smaller states and ensuring a broader national perspective in the presidential election, while arguments against it highlight its potential to disregard the popular vote and concentrate campaigning efforts in a limited number of 'swing states'.

Presidents who have been impeached, each for different reasons, highlighting the seriousness of this process.