Government ch. 6
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Executive order
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Formal rule or regulation instructing executive branch officials on how to carry out their jobs.
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Pardon
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Releases a convicted criminal from having to fulfill a sentence.
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Diplomacy
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Art of negotiating with foreign governments
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Amendment 22
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Limits the president to serve 2 terms
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Amendment 25
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Presidential disability and succession
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Presidential Roles:
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Foreign policy leader Chief of state Commander in chief
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Foreign policy leader
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Formulating the nation's plans and procedures for dealing with other countries. •negotiating treaties
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Chief of state
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President is the figure of the U.S.
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Commander in chief
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Head of the nation's military.
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Geraldine Ferraro
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First woman to run for Vice President on a major party ticket.
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Barack Obama
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First black president, 44th president, senator from Illinois.
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William Henry Harrison
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First president to die in office
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FDR
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Only president to serve more than 2 terms. Created EOP.
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Which article in the Constitution addresses the roles and responsibilities of the president?
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2
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What body officially elects the president?
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Electoral College
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What was the original purpose of the Electoral College?
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Having enlightened people select the president.
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Number of members in the Electoral College
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538
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What are the formal qualifications needed in order to run for president?
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1. Be at least 35 2. Natural-born U.S. citizen 3. Lived in the country for 14 years
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What are the informal qualifications for the office of President?
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1. Served as a governor 2. Served as a Senator 3. Have military experience
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Who fulfills the office of the President should he die before his term is completed?
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Vice President
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What happens if the president becomes disabled?
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Vice President takes over until the president is better.
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Who created the Executive Office of the President?
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FDR
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How many times has Congress officially declared war?
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5
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How many terms can a president serve?
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2
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What is the maximum number of years that a president can serve?
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10
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What is the responsibility of the Chief of Staff?
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Managed the White House.
