Constitution Basics

Front

How many days does the president have to veto a bill?

Back

10 days, not including Sundays

Front

If the national guard is called into the service of the United States who leads them?

Back

President

Front

Who is the boss of everybody in the executive branch?

Back

President

Front

The President is Head of State. What does he do as Head of State?

Back

He is in charge of relations with other countries.

Front

What power does the President have that makes some think he is the "Chief Legislator"?

Back

Because he has veto power Congress must consider his opinion.

Front

Who negotiates treaties with other countries?

Back

President

Front

What is the age requirement to be the President?

Back

35

Front

What is the line of succession if the president is killed?

Back

Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, heads of federal departments

Front

Who appoints ambassadors and department secretaries?

Back

President

Front

What is the necessary and proper clause or "elastic clause?"

Back

Allows Congress to exercise some powers that aren't listed, but that are necessary to fulfill their listed powers.