Chapter 2

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1
What part of the Constitution sets the qualifications for Presidency?
Article II, Section 1
2
What’s the age minimum for Presidency?
35 years of age
3
People of what legal status are qualified for Presidency?
Natural-born Citizens
4
How long must you reside in the US for in order to qualify for Presidency?
At least 14 years
5
What is necessary to become President?
Party Nominations
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What institution of the democratic process must a Presidential candidate require a majority of votes in to become President?
Electoral College
7
If no majority in Electoral College votes is reached, how is voting conducted by the House of Representatives?
State-by-state
8
What’s another name for President?
Head of State
9
What term refers to the act of appointing, putting someone forth in an office position?
Appointment
10
What term refers to the dismissal of someone from a job or office?
Removal
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What term refers to a cancellation or postponement of a punishment?
Reprieve
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What term refers to the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense?
Pardon
13
What’s another title for President?
Commander-in-Chief
14
Who has war declaring powers?
Congress
15
What term refers to an agreement between the US President and another foreign leader?
Executive Agreement
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What term refers to the power of President to reject legislation?
Veto
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Who has power to override Presidential vetoes?
Congress
18
What term refers to a rule or regulation issued by the President that has the effect of a law?
Executive Order
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What term refers to the discretionary right claimed by certain US Presidents to withhold information from Congress or the Judiciary?
Executive Privilege
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What famous Supreme Court case displays the limited use of executive privilege?
US v. Nixon
21
What part of the Constitution gives the House of Representatives power to impeach?
Article I, Section 2
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What is required for the Senate to conduct a trial of impeachment?
Majority vote in the House
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What number of votes within the Senate is needed to impeach?
2/3
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What office position is tasked with supporting the President?
Vice President
25
What amendment establishes the concept of Presidential Succession, establishing the notion that a Vice President is to step into the office of President if the President dies or steps down?
25th Amendment
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