CONST CHEAT SHEET EXEC BRANCH

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In what article of the Constitution can you find the executive?

Back

Article II

Front

For how many years is a president/vice president elected?

Back

4 years

Front

What are the qualifications to be president?

Back

Must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident for 14 years

Front

What happens if the presidential candidate does not receive a majority of the votes?

Back

The election is decided by the House of Representatives.

Front

Who decides when elections will be held?

Back

The Legislature

Front

What is the succession to the presidency if the president should become unable to do his job?

Back

Vice President

Front

When does the president actually become president of the United States?

Back

When the President-elect takes the oath of office

Front

Which of the following is a military power of the president? Declaring war, Commanding the armed forces, Approving military budgets, Negotiating peace treaties

Back

Commanding the armed forces

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How are treaties and presidential appointments made?

Back

Through international negotiations and Senate approval

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What is the purpose of Article VII?

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To outline the process for ratification of the Constitution