Presidential Qualifications: Alexander Hamilton's View

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What is one of the key characteristics of a good government according to Alexander Hamilton?

Free press
Energy in the executive (correct)
Strong legislative power
Independent judiciary

Which of the following is a requirement to be eligible to become the President of the United States?

25 years of age and 5 years of residency
10 years of residency
35 years of age and 14 years of residency (correct)
30 years of age

What is the correct order of presidential succession?

Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate (correct)
Vice President, Secretary of State, Speaker of the House
Vice President, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House
Vice President, Secretary of Defense, President Pro Tempore of the Senate

What is the main difference between a Presidential System and a Parliamentary System?

The President is head of state and head of government (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 25th Amendment?

To provide for presidential replacement (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of years of residency required for a President?

14 years (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a presidential power granted by the War Powers Resolution of 1973?

The power to declare war (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum majority required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

2/3 majority of both chambers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the president's executive orders?

To enforce legislative statutes and treaties (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Senate in the process of presidential nominations?

To approve presidential nominations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the State of the Union address?

To report to Congress on the state of the nation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'unitary power' in the context of presidential power?

The idea that the president has implied powers beyond those explicitly stated in the Constitution (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that Presidents can promote their policy objectives to the public?

By using the bully pulpit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one check that Congress has on the power of the President?

The ability to override a Presidential veto (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the President's right to engage in confidential communications with their advisers?

Executive Privilege (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of low approval ratings for all three branches of government?

A crisis of democracy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the President's ability to persuade members of Congress to support their policy objectives?

Power to Persuade (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the President's role as a policy maker, particularly during the New Deal era?

Executive Centered Presidency (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a power granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8?

Provide for the common defense (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment is related to the enumeration of rights not granting general authority?

Ninth Amendment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the President under Article II, Section 3?

Ensure that the laws are faithfully executed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the limits on Congressional power?

No bills of attainder (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the Constitution outlines the executive power?

Article II, Section 2 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Senate in the appointment process?

To confirm Presidential appointments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of employees in the Departments of State, Treasury, and Defense?

859.8 thousand (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following departments was established in 1862?

Department of Agriculture (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the President as the Chief Executive?

Head of the executive branch of government (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the power of the President as the Commander in Chief?

To be the supreme commander of military forces (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following departments was established in 2003?

Department of Homeland Security (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the President as the Chief Diplomat?

Recognizing foreign governments and making treaties (B) Signup and view all the answers