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Chapter 16 Presidency
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Political Studies
12th Grade
02/26/2014

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List the Consitutional qualifications to be President:
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1. must be 35 years old

2.  must be natural born citizen of US

3. must have lived in US 14 years.

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Name two INFORMAL qualifications for President:
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1.  government experiences

2. moderate views

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Name two Constitutional roles of the Vice President:
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1. President of the Senate

2.  Presidential Disability

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Name two benefits the PResident receives other than salary:
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1.  use Air Force One

2. Live in the White House

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What is the salary of the President?
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$400,000 a year

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Who becomes the President if the president-elect dies before taking office?
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Vice President Elect
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Which amendment limits Presidential terms?
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22nd Amendment
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Who must approve Presidential treaties?
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Senate
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What is an agreement between the President and the head of a foreign country?
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Executive Agreement
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What is it called if the President postpones someone's sentence?
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Reprieve
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What does the President promise to in the Oath of Office he/she must take?
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Uphold the Constitution
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What month and day does the President take office?
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January 20th
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Who swears the presidnet into office?
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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What is the longest someone can be President?
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10 years
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Who elects the President if no one receives a majority of electoral votes?
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House
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How many electoral votes does each state have?
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The same as the Senators and Representatives from each state.
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When does the popular election take place?
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First Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
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What does the 25th Amendment state:
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(you look this one up)
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Impoundment
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withhold Congressional funds
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pardon
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release from legal punishment
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amnesty
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group pardon to a people who have acted against the government
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Executive Orders
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rules that have the force of the law
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Commander in Chief
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head of military forces
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Economic Planner
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prepare a national budget
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Party Leader
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head of the political party
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Chief executive
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Sees that laws are carried out
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Chief Legislator
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has legislation written
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What city does inauguration take place in?
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Washington, D.C.
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Who really determines the role that the Vice President plays in an administration?
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THe PResident
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