Government: Unit 4 (Executive Branch) Review

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The Constitution says a person must meet certain qualifications to be President. Which of these meets the formal qualifications? 32-year-old U.S. citizen who has lived in the U.S. for 14 years, 40-year-old born outside the U.S., living in the U.S. for 10 years, 36-year-old, natural-born citizen who has lived in the U.S. for over 20 years, 33-year-old natural-born citizen living in the U.S. for 12 years

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36-year-old, natural-born citizen who has lived in the U.S. for over 20 years

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Why might past experience in government be helpful for someone who wants to become President?

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They will have had practice working on laws and policies.

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How many years in total can a president serve in office?

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8 years

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Why do informal qualifications, like good speaking skills or military experience, matter to voters?

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They help people see the candidate as trustworthy or experienced.

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Why was the 22nd Amendment limit of two terms for the President set?

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To prevent one person from becoming too powerful

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Having a clear line of _______ for the presidency is important for the stability of the government because if there was confusion in succession it could empower America's enemies to take advantage of the lack of leadership.

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succession

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Which of the following is an expressed power of the President according to the Constitution?

• Declaring war on another country
• Controlling local government decisions
• Amending the Constitution
• Appointing federal judges with Senate approval

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Appointing federal judges with Senate approval

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How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

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270

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What happens if no candidate gets enough electoral votes to win the presidency?

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The House chooses the President.

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What change did the 12th Amendment make to how we elect the President?

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The President chooses his VP and both are elected at the same time.