Presidency Flashcards
(28 cards)
vested by the constitution with the “ executive Power.” Immensely broad in both domestic and foreign affairs.
Chief Executive
ceremonial head of our government. However, he both rules and reigns , unlike many other countries.
Chief of State
director of the executive branch of the Federal Government.
Chief Administrator
the main architect of American foreign policy and the nation’s chief spokesperson to the rest of the world.
Chief Diplomat
of the nation’s Armed Forces.
Commander in Chief
pressures Congress to pass or inact major legislature.
Chief Legislator
acknowledged leader of the political party.
Chief of Party
“the representative of all the people.”
Chief Citizen
The President must be a _________ of the United States
natural born citizen
The President must be______ years of age.
35
The President must have been a ________ of the United States for 14 years.
resident
______ determines the President’s salary.
Congress
The President’s pay is ________a year with a $50,000 -a-year expense allowance
$500,000
What are the benefits of the president?
a home at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to live in, a large staff, a fleet of cars, Air Force One, Camp David, medical and dental benefits, and other fringe benefits.
The Constitution provides a list of succession if the President ______ in office or becomes ______.
dies, disabled
1st in order of succession
Vice President
2nd in order of succession
Speaker of the House
3rd in Order of Succession
President pro tempore of the Senate
4th in order of succession
Secretary of State
5th in order of succession
Secretary of Treasury
VP-Preside over the ______.
Senate
To help decide the question of presidential ______.
disablility
When a presidential candidate chooses a running mate who can strengthen his/her chance of being elected by virtue of certain characteristics
balance the ticket
Characteristics sought of running mates
Ideology, Geography, Race, Ethnic, Gender
