Presidential Election Flashcard

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for being president of the United States? You must be at least 35 years old, You must be a United States’ citizen from birth, You have to have lived in the United States for 14 years

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Prior experience in the U.S. government

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In order to win in a presidential election, a candidate must receive ___ electoral votes.

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270

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The number of electoral votes that a state receives is based on: population, number of senators, number of members of House of Representatives, both b and c

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both b and c

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If no candidate receives the majority of electoral votes, the President is chosen by

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the House of Representatives

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Which of the following is a criticism of the electoral college after recent elections?
Options:
It represents the smaller states.
The winner of the popular vote might not win the presidency.
It identifies the winner of the presidency with certainty.
It is unconstitutional.

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The winner of the popular vote might not win the presidency.

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A group of men and women that are the Presidents' advisers are also known as what?

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The Cabinet

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All of the following are powers of the president except: recommend legislation, negotiate treaties with foreign nations, declare war, enforce laws

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declare war

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What are some of the judicial duties of the president?

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Grant pardons

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What is the name of the President’s office?

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Oval Office

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What is the annual salary of the President?

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$400,000