Executive Branch

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Which two states, although they have very few Electoral College votes, hold an extremely important influence over the process of choosing the American President with voting coming early in the primary/caucus season?

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Iowa & New Hampshire

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In case the President is disabled, the way the Vice President becomes President is determined by the...

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25th Amendment

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According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1974, which officer follows the Vice President in line of presidential succession? Options: Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State, Secretary of Treasury

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Speaker of the House

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The Electoral College

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requires that a candidate receive a majority (270 electoral votes) to be elected president.

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The people entitled to vote in a given election are known as

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Electorate

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Presidential role as the main architect of a nation's public policies.

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chief legislator

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This role shows the president as the representative of the people.

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Chief citizen

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This role shows the president as the ceremonial head of the government.

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Chief of state

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Why did most of the Framers oppose choosing the President by popular vote?

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Did not think voters in such a large country would be able to learn enough about the candidates to make an informed decision.

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What does it mean when the presidential primary season is "front loaded"?

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The vast majority of the contests occur early in the process.