US Government: Presidential Qualifications and Election Process

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What is the minimum number of electoral votes required to become the president elect?

200

270 (correct)

250

300

Which role of the POTUS involves representing the US in foreign affairs and negotiating treaties?

Party leader

Commander in Chief

Chief diplomat (correct)

Chief executive

Who makes decisions on National Security as the POTUS?

Chief diplomat

Legislative leader

Commander in Chief (correct)

Economic leader

Which president used diplomacy to broker the Camp David Accords, bringing peace between Israel and Egypt?

President Carter Signup and view all the answers

Who used executive power during the Watergate scandal, ultimately resigning and receiving a pardon from President Ford?

President Nixon Signup and view all the answers

Who has the power to nominate judges, including Supreme Court Justices, who must be confirmed by the Senate?

Chief executive Signup and view all the answers

In presidential succession, who is the first person in line after the vice president as outlined in the 25th Amendment?

Speaker of the House Signup and view all the answers

What year was the 25th Amendment ratified after the assassination of President John Kennedy?

1967 Signup and view all the answers

What is the key purpose of the 25th Amendment?

To ensure clear processes for transferring power in case of presidential vacancy Signup and view all the answers

If the vice president becomes vacant, who nominates a new vice president and how is this nomination confirmed?

Both the House of Representatives and Senate confirm a nomination by the president. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three constitutional qualifications for the presidency of the United States?

Must be at least 35 years old, born in the United States, and lived in the US for at least 14 years Signup and view all the answers

When do voters cast their ballots for their preferred presidential candidate in the US general election?

First Tuesday in November Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution?

It sets term limits for the presidency Signup and view all the answers

Which body is responsible for formally electing the president of the United States after the general election?

Electoral College Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the qualifications required for a person to be eligible for the presidency of the United States?

Must be a natural born citizen Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of term limits for the presidency according to the US Constitution?

4 years with a maximum of two terms Signup and view all the answers