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34 Cards in this Set
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The executive power of the Untited States is held by whom?
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The President
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The Term of office for the President is?
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4 years
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The President is elected by?
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electors
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The number of electors a states has is equal to what?
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The number of senators and representatives the state has
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California has how many electors?
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California has 55 electors
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How is vacancy filled for the presidency?
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The Vice President would assume the office. He/She would then nominate a candidate for the vacant Vice President's postition. Senate must approve.
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If there is no single majority of votes when the votes are counted in the electoral college, who elects the president?
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The House of Representatives
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What are the qualifications for President?
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35 years old, a natural-born citizen, lived in the US for 14 years
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The oath of office is usually administered by whom?
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The Chief Justice of the Spreme Court
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The President takes the oath of office on what is called his ______ day
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Inaugeration Day
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The date of the President usually takes the oath of office is?
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January 20th
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As _____ the President is a living symbolof our nation.
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Head of state
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As _____ the President is responsible for enforcing laws and running the Executive Branch.
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Chief Executive
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As _____ the president is in charge of the army, navy etc.
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Commander in Chief
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As _____ the president with the help of advisors establishes a foreign policy.
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Chief Foreign Policy Maker
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As _____ the president is the leader of his party.
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Chief of Party
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As _____ the president prepares the nation's budget.
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Watchdog of the Economy
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As ____ the president suggests legislation that would be good for the nation.
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Chief Legislator
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The number of elecotrs was eventually frozen at _____.
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535
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Washington DC was given how many electors? Now the total list is?
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3, now the total electors is 538
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How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?
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270
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The presidents advisors are called?
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the cabinet
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Name the secretary of state.
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Colin Powell
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Name the attorney general.
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John Ashcroft
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What is it called when those convicted of federal crimes are excused?
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pardon
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What is it called when someone on death row is given more time for appeal?
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reprieve
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What vote of the Senate is necessary to approve a treaty?
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2/3 vote
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Name 2 different appointments the president can make with a senate's approval.
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Cabinet members, supreme court justices, ambassadors to foreign countries, director of fbi, director of CIA etc.
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What vote in the Senate is necessary to approve a Supreme Court Justice?
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simple majority of members present
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The President's annual message is called...
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The State of the Union
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The President's annual message is given usually on what date?
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January 20th
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How can a president be removed from office?
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by the impeachment process in the House, 2/3 vote in the Senate for conviction
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Providing aide to the enemy is called...
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treason
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List all of the specific duties or obligations of the President.
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recommend legislation, call congress into special session, adjourn congress if they are in disagreement, serve as official host to foreign ambassadors, make sure all laws are enforced, and commisions all officers to the U.S.
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