US Government Final 18-19

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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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The 25th Amendment sets out the order of succession to the Presidency. If the President dies, the Vice President is next in line. Which official follows next?

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Speaker of the House

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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

Front

How does an Executive Order differ from a law?

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Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.

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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

Front

Describe the Vice President's job.

Back

(S)he works as a tie-breaker/mediator for the Senate and handles any duties the president give him/her.

Front

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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Describe the purpose of the State of the Union address.

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The President announces to Congress his/her plans and goals for the upcoming year.

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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