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Formal Requirements of President (3)
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- At least 35 years old - Must be a natural born citizen - Must have resided in the US for at least 14 years |
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Informal Requirements of President (3)
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- White - Male - Protestant (except 1) |
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2 Roads to Become President
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- Election - Succession |
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Presidential Election: How many years in a term? |
1 term = 4 years |
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What is the 22nd amendment? |
A president may only serve two terms (4 years each)
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How do most Presidents get to office? Succession or Election
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Election
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What is Succession?
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The vice president succeeds if the president leaves office due to death, resignation, or removal.
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What is the 25th amendment?
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Under the 25th Amendment, the vice president becomes acting president if the vice president and president’s cabinet determine that the president is disabled.
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What is the order of succession for president?
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Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tem of Senate, Cabinet Members in order of department foundation date
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What are the two steps in Impeachment?
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1. Charges of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors are brought to be formally charged in the HOUSE 2. If impeached, the president is tried in the Senate with Chief Justice presiding |
