U.S. Presidential Qualifications and Policies Flashcard

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What are the Constitutional qualifications for the President of the United States?

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35+, natural born citizen, 14 year resident

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How many years is one presidential term?

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4 years

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Which amendment states that presidents have a limit of 2 terms?

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Amendment 22

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official group that elects the president and vice president

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electoral college

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Who decides if there is a tie in the Electoral College vote?

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House of Reps

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What is a function of the President’s cabinet?

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Advise the president, help the pres enforce the law

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What kind of policy involves working with other nations/countries?

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Foreign Policy

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What is the term for working peacefully with other nations to resolve conflicts?

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Diplomacy

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What is a check Congress has on the President? Options: Impeachment, override a veto, Grant pardons, Deploy troops, Negotiate trade policies

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Impeachment, override a veto

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Who can grant pardons? Options: Congress, Supreme Court, President (constitutional power), Vice President

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President (constitutional power)