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10 Cards in this Set
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In the event of a vacancy in the presidency, the unamended Constitution gave the office to the holder of what other office?
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CORRECT: no other office
EXPLANATION: The original wording of Constitution did not provide for the succession of anyone to the office of the President, although his duties were to be performed by the Vice President. |
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Usually, a candidate for President chooses a running mate who will
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CORRECT: "balance the ticket."
EXPLANATION: A candidate who will "balance the ticket" will strengthen his chance of being elected. |
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The plan for filling a presidential vacancy is called presidential
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CORRECT: succession.
EXPLANATION: Presidential succession is the scheme by which a presidential vacancy is filled. |
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The order of the office-holders who may succeed the president was fixed by the
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CORRECT: Presidential Succession Act of 1947.
EXPLANATION: Congress fixed the order of succession following the Vice President in the Presidential Succession Act of 1947. |
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How many times has a Vice President succeeded to the Presidency?
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CORRECT: 9
EXPLANATION: Eight Presidents have died in office and one was forced to resign. |
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What are the two official duties of the Vice President?
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CORRECT: to preside over the Senate and to help decide if the President is disabled
EXPLANATION: These are the only formal duties as assigned by the Constitution. |
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How often have the disability provisions for the President come into play?
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CORRECT: twice
EXPLANATION: Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush both gave the powers of the presidency to their vice presidents during surgery. |
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Who has to power to declare a President incapacitated as long as the President does not dispute this finding?
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CORRECT: the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet
EXPLANATION: The Vice President and a majority of the members of the Cabinet must inform Congress in writing. |
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If the Vice President is first in line for the Presidency, who is fourth in line?
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CORRECT: the Secretary of State
EXPLANATION: The Secretary of State is the first Secretary in line after the Senate President pro tempore. |
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Who is generally viewed as the most influential Vice President in history?
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CORRECT: Dick Cheney
EXPLANATION: He gained influence through his years as White House chief of Staff, a prominent House member, and Secretary of Defense. |
