U.S. Presidential Powers and Impeachment

The video tutorial by Mr. Zoller covers the executive branch of the US Constitution, focusing on the role and powers of the President. It explains the requirements to run for president, term limits, and the electoral college system. The tutorial also discusses the president's roles, such as nominating Supreme Court judges, making treaties, and being the commander-in-chief. Additionally, it highlights the checks on presidential power, including the veto process and impeachment. Historical examples of impeachment are provided to illustrate these concepts.

What is one of the requirements to run for President of the United States?

• Must have lived in the U.S. for 10 years

• Must have served in the military

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must be at least 30 years old

How is the President of the United States elected?

• By the House of Representatives

• By a direct popular vote

• Through the Electoral College

• By the U.S. Senate

What determines the number of electoral votes a state has?

• The state's population

• The number of counties in the state

• The number of members in Congress from that state

• The state's geographical size

What is one of the President's roles in the judicial system?

• Nominating judges to the U.S. Supreme Court

• Appointing state judges

• Deciding on criminal sentences

• Overseeing court trials

Which of the following is a power of the President regarding international relations?

• Appointing foreign ambassadors

• Setting international trade tariffs

• Making treaties with other countries

• Declaring war

What can Congress do if the President vetoes a bill?

• Override the veto with a two-thirds majority in both houses

• Nothing, the veto is final

• Send the bill to the Supreme Court

• Rewrite the bill and resubmit it

How many U.S. Presidents have been charged with impeachment?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

Which President resigned before impeachment proceedings could be completed?

• Andrew Johnson

• Bill Clinton

• Richard Nixon

• Donald Trump

What is the purpose of impeachment proceedings?

• To remove a President from office for any reason

• To amend the Constitution

• To charge a President with misconduct

• To elect a new President

What is the main reason for limiting presidential power?

• To make the President's job easier

• To ensure the President can act like a king

• To prevent the President from having too much power

• To allow Congress to control the President