Chapter 6: Section 1; The President

What is the role of the president when executing the nation's laws?

• Chief Executive

• Commander in Chief

• Chief of State

• Foreign Policy Leader

Which of the following is NOT an official role of the president as outlined in Article II of the Constitution?

• Chief Executive

• Chief Administrator

• Chief Justice

• Chief Agenda Setter

What are the three formal qualifications for becoming the president of the United States?

• At least 35 years old, lived in the country for 14 years, natural-born citizen

• At least 30 years old, lived in the country for 10 years, naturalized citizen

• At least 40 years old, lived in the country for 20 years, natural-born citizen

• At least 45 years old, lived in the country for 15 years, naturalized citizen

Why was the Twenty-second Amendment added to the Constitution?

• To limit the president to two full terms and no more than 10 years in office

• To allow the president to serve more than two terms

• To establish the electoral college

• To clarify the line of succession

What is the purpose of the Presidential Succession Act of 1947?

• To name the Speaker of the House next in line after the vice president

• To limit the president to two terms

• To establish the electoral college

• To prevent Congress from changing the president's salary

Name the president’s five official roles.

Could a 45-year old woman

who was born a French

citizen become president?

Explain.

Why were the Twenty-fifth Amendment and the Presidential Succession Act necessary?