AP Gov - The Presidency

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The Constitution stated that the requirements for being president are all the following EXCEPT: having resided in the United States for at least 14 years, being at least 35 years old, being a natural-born citizen, being a member of a political party.

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being a member of a political party

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The 22nd Amendment, passed in 1951

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limited presidents to two terms of office

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In order to pass articles of impeachment against a president, it takes

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a majority vote in the House of Representatives

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In order to convict and remove an impeached president, it takes

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a two-thirds vote in the Senate

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All of the following powers are granted to the President by the Constitution EXCEPT: granting pardons for federal offenses, ensuring that the laws are faithfully executed, receiving ambassadors.

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forming new cabinet-level departments

Answer explanation

Remember, new departments need MONEY, and Congress has the power of the purse.

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Which of the following can the president do without seeking the consent of Congress? Ratify a treaty, Appoint members to the cabinet, Declare war, Deploy troops

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Deploy troops

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Since the 1970s, presidents have made use of executive orders to an increasing rate because they do not need to be passed by Congress.

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do not need to be passed by Congress

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Which of the following is likely to result when Congress refuses to act as a check on the power of the president? Options: The Supreme Court will intervene to check the power of the president. The president will be able to push the limits of constitutional authority. The people will vote in new members of Congress during the next election. Treaties, such as the Geneva Convention, will be treated as executive agreements.

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The president will be able to push the limits of constitutional authority.

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Cabinet-level executive departments are created by

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Congress

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The head of each cabinet-level executive department is appointed by the president and

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must be confirmed by a majority of the Senate