Flashcard on the Presidency and the Constitution

Front

What does Article II of the Constitution tell us about the presidency?

Back

The powers of the president, The process for electing the president, How a president may be removed from office

Front

Which of these is not a power of the president?
Serving as commander in chief,
Approving new amendments to the Constitution,
Appointing judges and executive branch officials,
Granting pardons and reprieves

Back

Approving new amendments to the Constitution

Front

After much debate during the Convention, what system of electing the president did the delegates finally agree to?

Back

The Electoral College

Front

Signed, written, and published directives by the president that tell the executive-branch officials what to do are known as __________.

Back

Executive orders

Front

Technically, Americans who cast their ballots on Election Day are determining __________.

Back

Which electors will be appointed to the Electoral College from each state

Front

To win a presidential election, a candidate must receive __________ electoral votes.

Back

At least 270

Front

According to Article II, presidential terms are limited to ___ years in office. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, forbids presidents from serving more than ___ terms.

Back

4 years in office; 2 terms.

Front

If no candidate wins a majority in the Electoral College, then the matter is decided by __________.

Back

The House of Representatives