US Government Final fall 2019

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Which individual could qualify as a candidate for President of the United States? Max is 67 years old; he has lived in Ontario, Canada for all of his life; he was born in Detroit. Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa. Samuel is 27 years old; he has lived in New York City for the past 3 years; he was born in Israel of American Parents. Karen is 42 years old; she has lived in Boston for the last 26 years; she was born in Ireland of Irish parents.

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Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa.

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Which role does the President perform when speaking at a political rally in support of a candidate running for Congress?

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Party Leader

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Which governmental body conducts a trial to decide if the President of the United States should be removed from office for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors?”

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Senate

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If the president were to meet with a foreign leader (s)he would be performing which role?

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Chief Diplomat

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Which article of the Constitution creates the Executive Branch?

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Article II

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What is the purpose of the President's Cabinet?

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To advise and help the President

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A president's term is _____ years long, and they can serve a maximum of ____ terms.

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4; 2

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Describe the checks and balances system when a President vetoes a bill.

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The President is preventing a bill that has passed through Congress from becoming a law. However, Congress can overturn the veto and turn the bill into a law with a 2/3 passing vote.

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Who directly elects the president?

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The Electoral College

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What does the Executive Branch do?

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It "enforces" the laws.