Unit 6 Flashcard 1

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Which of these statements is an informal qualification for the Presidents of the United States? military service, 35 years old, US resident for 14 years, natural born citizen

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military service

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SSCG 10

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Which requirement is a formal qualification for President of the United States? Options: The candidate must be a political party member. The candidate must be a natural-born American citizen. The candidate must have a college or university degree. The candidate must have previous political experience.

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The candidate must be a natural-born American citizen.

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SSCG 10

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When Americans vote for president they are actually voting

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for members of the Electoral College

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SSCG 10

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Which person would be eligible to run for President of the United States in the Election of 2024? Options: Susan, born in 1988 in Texas, has lived in Georgia for 15 years; George, born in Russia, has lived in New York for 20 years; Tiffany, born in 1993 in Nebraska, has lived in the U.S. for 15 years; John, a legal immigrant, has lived in the U.S. for 14 consecutive years.

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Susan, born in 1988 in Texas, has lived in Georgia for 15 years

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Based on the 22nd Amendment, how many terms can the President serve?

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two 4 year terms

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Which of the following was accomplished by the 25th Amendment? 18 year olds were allowed to vote, The draft was outlawed, Required that there be a vice president at all times, Limited the president to two 4 year terms

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Required that there be a vice president at all times

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When the President acts as the ceremonial head of the government, he is…

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Chief of State

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When the President meets with a foreign leader, he is

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Chief Diplomat

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When a president makes major decisions regarding when/where troops are used, he is...

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Commander-in-chief