US Government and Politics, Chp 13-14

Chapter 13

Name the qualifications of the president of the United States.

• A citizen for at least 9 years

• At least 35 years old

• Natural-born citizen

• Resident for at least 14 years

• At least 30 years old

Chapter 13

A presidents serves a ___ year term.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Chapter 13

As the ___________ the president can request, suggest, and even demand certain legislation be reviewed in congress. He/she has the power to veto a bill.

• chief legislator

• chief of party

• chief citizen

• chief of state

• chief executive

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As the ___________ the president if the formal head of the government and represents the people of the nation.

• chief legislator

• chief of party

• chief citizen

• chief of state

• chief executive

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As the ___________ the president is expected to work for the public interest against the many competing private interests.

• chief legislator

• chief of party

• chief citizen

• chief of state

• chief executive

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As the ___________ the president is the highest elected official in his/her own political party.

• chief legislator

• chief of party

• chief citizen

• chief of state

• chief executive

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As the ___________ the president must manage a staff of over 2.7 million people and a budget of about $2.5 trillion per year.

• chief administrator

• chief diplomat

• commander in chief

• chief of state

• chief executive

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As the ___________ the president directs the nation's foreign policy. He/she meets with the leaders of other countries in order to discuss global issues.

• chief administrator

• chief diplomat

• commander in chief

• chief of state

• chief executive

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As the ___________ the president has the power to lead the armed forces.

• chief administrator

• chief diplomat

• commander in chief

• chief of state

• chief executive

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As the chief executive, the president has the power to . . .

• deliver bills into law

• choose Supreme Court justices

• choose staff to fill military offices

• propose new bills

• remove people from office