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When does the presidential term begin?
When does the presidential term begin?
What is the minimum age requirement for a presidential candidate?
What is the minimum age requirement for a presidential candidate?
What is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?
What is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?
What is a key power of the President?
What is a key power of the President?
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Why was the 22nd Amendment established?
Why was the 22nd Amendment established?
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What happens if the Vice Presidency is vacant?
What happens if the Vice Presidency is vacant?
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What is a key duty of the Vice President?
What is a key duty of the Vice President?
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What is a requirement for presidential candidates?
What is a requirement for presidential candidates?
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What happens if the President is removed from office?
What happens if the President is removed from office?
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What is the President's role in international relations?
What is the President's role in international relations?
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Study Notes
Election and Term
- The President and Vice President are elected together on the same ticket
- They serve a four-year term, beginning on January 20th of each presidential term
- There is no limit on the number of terms a President can serve, but a two-term limit was established by the 22nd Amendment in 1951
Presidential Qualifications
- The President must:
- Be a natural-born citizen of the United States
- Be at least 35 years old
- Be a resident of the United States for at least 14 years
Presidential Powers and Duties
- The President is both the head of state and head of government
- Key powers and duties include:
- Executing laws passed by Congress
- Serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- Negotiating treaties and appointing federal officials (including Supreme Court justices and federal judges)
- Representing the nation internationally
- Proposing legislation to Congress
Vice Presidential Role
- The Vice President supports the President and assumes the office of the President if the President is unable to serve
- Key duties include:
- Presiding over the Senate, casting tie-breaking votes when necessary
- Participating in cabinet meetings and providing counsel to the President
- Representing the administration at events and ceremonies
- Taking on special assignments from the President
Presidential Succession
- The Vice President assumes the presidency if the President:
- Dies
- Resigns
- Is removed from office (via impeachment and conviction)
- If the Vice Presidency is vacant, the President nominates a new Vice President, subject to Senate confirmation
Election and Term
- President and Vice President are elected together on the same ticket
- Four-year term, starting on January 20th of each presidential term
- No limit on terms, but 22nd Amendment established two-term limit in 1951
Presidential Qualifications
- Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States
- Must be at least 35 years old
- Must have been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years
Presidential Powers and Duties
- Head of state and head of government
- Executes laws passed by Congress
- Commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- Negotiates treaties and appoints federal officials, including Supreme Court justices and federal judges
- Represents the nation internationally
- Proposes legislation to Congress
Vice Presidential Role
- Supports the President and assumes the office of the President if needed
- Presides over the Senate, casting tie-breaking votes
- Participates in cabinet meetings and provides counsel to the President
- Represents the administration at events and ceremonies
- Takes on special assignments from the President
Presidential Succession
- Vice President assumes presidency if President dies, resigns, or is removed from office
- If Vice Presidency is vacant, President nominates a new Vice President, subject to Senate confirmation
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Learn about the election process, term, and qualifications for the President and Vice President of the United States.
