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What is the minimum age requirement to be eligible to become the President of the United States?

  • 35 years old (correct)
  • 30 years old
  • 40 years old
  • 25 years old
  • What is the main purpose of the 25th Amendment?

  • To define the powers of the Executive Branch
  • To establish a procedure for filling a vacancy in the office of the president or vice president (correct)
  • To limit the president to two terms
  • To grant the president the power to pardon
  • What is the term used to describe the process of charging a government official with a crime?

  • Impeachment (correct)
  • Treaty
  • Veto
  • Pardon
  • What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve?

    <p>2 terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the power of the Executive Branch that involves granting a release from punishment for a federal offense?

    <p>Pardoning power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of electoral votes a state can have?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which Article of the Constitution are the Executive Powers found?

    <p>Article 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who confirms the president's appointed cabinet members?

    <p>The Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the temporary halting of a death penalty?

    <p>Reprieve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the group of people that advise the president?

    <p>Cabinet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electoral votes are needed to win a presidential election?

    <p>270</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To give the state of the union and outline goals for the upcoming year</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To be in charge of all armed forces and ensure all members follow legal orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To represent the country symbolically and engage in 'feel good' human moments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Executive Orders?

    <p>To help enforce laws and implement policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the President as Chief Legislator?

    <p>To suggest and encourage laws to Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the President as Chief Economic Administrator?

    <p>To monitor the U.S. economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Presidential Eligibility and Amendments

    • Minimum age to be President of the United States is 35 years.
    • Main purpose of the 25th Amendment is to outline presidential succession and procedures for vacancies and disabilities.

    Impeachment and Terms

    • Process of charging a government official with a crime is called impeachment.
    • Maximum number of terms a president can serve is two, established by the 22nd Amendment.

    Electoral Votes and Constitution

    • Minimum number of electoral votes a state can have is three.
    • Executive Powers are defined in Article II of the Constitution.

    Confirmation and Powers

    • President's appointed cabinet members are confirmed by the Senate.
    • Power involving granting a release from punishment for a federal offense is known as a pardon.

    Electoral Votes and Address

    • A total of 270 electoral votes are needed to win a presidential election.
    • Primary purpose of the State of the Union address is to outline the president's legislative agenda and priorities.

    Presidential Roles

    • President serves as Commander in Chief of the armed forces, overseeing military operations.
    • As Chief of State, the President symbolizes the nation and performs ceremonial duties.

    Executive Action and Legislation

    • Purpose of Executive Orders is to manage the operations of the federal government and implement laws.
    • Role of President as Chief Legislator involves influencing and shaping legislative agenda and policies.
    • As Chief Economic Administrator, the President oversees fiscal policies, economic strategies, and budget management.

    Temporary Measures and Advice

    • Term for the temporary halting of a death penalty is a stay of execution.
    • Group of people that advise the president is known as the Cabinet, comprising heads of executive departments.

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