U.S. Government and Presidency Flashcard

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Found in Article 2 of the Constitution

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The Executive Branch

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The primary function of the Executive Branch is to…

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Enforce Laws

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The total number of electors is _______________, and the total number of electors a candidate must receive to win is ___________________

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538, 270

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All of the following are qualifications for the office of president EXCEPT… “natural born” citizen, 35 years old, 45 years old, Resident for last 14 years

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45 years old

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How many years is a term for the presidency, and how many terms may the president serve?

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4 years, 2 terms

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In the proper order of succession who will take over in the event that the President dies or is removed from office? Options: Vice president, speaker of the House of Reps, President Pro-Tempore, Secretary of State

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Vice president, speaker of the House of Reps, President Pro-Tempore, Secretary of State

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The president is elected ___________________, and the president is inaugurated___________.

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The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, January 20th.

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The president is the chief of many departments. Which is NOT one of those departments? Options: Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief of Staff, Chief of Party, Commander in Chief

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Chief of Staff

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As Chief Executive the president…

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Makes sure all members of his cabinet, staff, and other employees are doing their jobs correctly

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As Chief Diplomat the president…

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Represents the U.S. and hosts other foreign leaders when the visit, also he can make treaties with other countries