3G Article II of the US Constitution Flashcard

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How long is the term for a President of the United States as described in Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution?

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Four years

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According to Article II, Section 1, who is responsible for electing the President of the United States?

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The Electors

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What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible for the office of President as stated in the Constitution?

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35 years

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What must the President do before entering the execution of his office, according to the Constitution?

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Take an oath or affirmation to faithfully execute the office

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What powers does the President have according to Section 2 of the document? Options: Power to declare war, Power to make treaties provided two thirds of the Senators concur, Power to appoint Ambassadors without Senate approval, Power to levy taxes

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Power to make treaties provided two thirds of the Senators concur

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According to Section 3, what can the President do in extraordinary occasions?

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He can adjourn Congress to such Time as he thinks proper.

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Under what circumstances can the President, Vice President, and all civil Officers be removed from office as stated in Section 4? Options: Inefficiency and inability to perform duties, Loss in an election, Personal request for resignation

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Conviction of Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors

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The President may issue a(n) ____ to delay a person's punishment until a higher court can hear the case

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reprieve

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Which of the following is NOT a power of the President according to Article II? To declare war, To make treaties, with the advice and consent of the Senate, To nominate ambassadors, public ministers, or consuls, To grant pardons for offenses against the United States

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To declare war

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Michael is 65 years old, a natural born citizen and has lived in the U.S. for 12 years. Can he run for president?

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No, because he has not lived in the US long enough