Module1: 1.2.1

The principal source of presidents' political influence is their

constitutional authority to execute public policies

Three qualifications to be president found in Article 2

Born in the US, 35 years of age, and have resided in America for 14 years

What does the 22nd Amendment do?

puts a limit of two terms and a maximum of ten years on the president

What did Franklin Roosevelt's executive order 9022 do?

relocated Japanese Americans to internment camps during WWII

What election saw the President and the Vice President from two completely opposing political parties?

Election of 1796

What President broke Washington’s two-year limit?

Franklin Deleno Roosevelt

What is the purpose of Presidential executive orders?

A way for the president to circumvent Congress

What did the 12th Amendment do?

made separate ballots for president and vice-president

What is one of the main responsibilities of the Vice-President?

serve as president of the senate

What does the 25th Amendment do?

gave the order of who will become president if the president is unable to fulfill his duties

What is the function of the First Lady?

To advocate for his husbands