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?

    <p>President Carter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>President Nixon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Chief executive</p> 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?

    <p>Speaker of the House</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1967</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key purpose of the 25th Amendment?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>First Tuesday in November</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It sets term limits for the presidency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Electoral College</p> 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?

    <p>Must be a natural born citizen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>4 years with a maximum of two terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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