Chapter 9 Flashcard "The Presidency"

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According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, which officer follows the Vice President in the line of presidential succession? Options: Speaker of the House, secretary of state, president pro tempore of the Senate, secretary of the treasury

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Speaker of the House

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A formal duty assigned to the Vice President by the Constitution is to: preside over the House, preside over the Senate, call Cabinet meetings, choose the secretary of state.

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preside over the Senate.

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A presidential primary can be: a process to select delegates to the convention., an election to determine voter's choice among candidates.,

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both of the above.

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Which of the following is NOT a formal qualification for the presidency? Options: must be at least 35 years old, must be a "natural born Citizen" of the United States, must have extensive prior political experience, must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years

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must have extensive prior political experience

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The Framers of the Constitution called for the President to be elected by: Congress., a direct vote of the people., a body of electors., the State legislatures.

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a body of electors.

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Which is NOT a constitutional requirement for a presidential candidate? Options: be at least 35 years old, lived as a resident in the USA for a minimum of 14 years, be a US citizen

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have served in the US military

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Why did the Founding Fathers not want to use a popular vote election system?

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They did not trust the judgment of the people

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What role allows the President to be the leader of the military? Options: Chief of State, Chief of Party, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive

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Commander-in-Chief

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What does the President do as Chief Diplomat?

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Leads foreign policy

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"The President is considered the de facto leader of their political party and can exert great influence over other members of their party and often campaigns and fundraises for other members of their party." Best describes which of the following roles of the President?

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Head of Party