17 Questions
What is the minimum age requirement to be eligible to become the President of the United States?
35 years old
What is the main purpose of the 25th Amendment?
To establish a procedure for filling a vacancy in the office of the president or vice president
What is the term used to describe the process of charging a government official with a crime?
Impeachment
What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve?
2 terms
What is the power of the Executive Branch that involves granting a release from punishment for a federal offense?
Pardoning power
What is the minimum number of electoral votes a state can have?
10
In which Article of the Constitution are the Executive Powers found?
Article 2
Who confirms the president's appointed cabinet members?
The Senate
What is the term for the temporary halting of a death penalty?
Reprieve
What is the name of the group of people that advise the president?
Cabinet
How many electoral votes are needed to win a presidential election?
270
What is the primary purpose of the State of the Union address?
To give the state of the union and outline goals for the upcoming year
What is the role of the President as Commander in Chief?
To be in charge of all armed forces and ensure all members follow legal orders
What is the role of the President as Chief of State?
To represent the country symbolically and engage in 'feel good' human moments
What is the purpose of Executive Orders?
To help enforce laws and implement policy
What is the role of the President as Chief Legislator?
To suggest and encourage laws to Congress
What is the role of the President as Chief Economic Administrator?
To monitor the U.S. economy
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