Democracy Test #2 (Article 2)

Who is the Chief of the Executive Branch? Who is it currently?

The President. Donald J. Trump.

Who was the oldest elected President? Also who was the youngest elected person to serve as President? Who was the youngest to serve as President?

Donald J. Trump. John. F. Kennedy. Theodore Roosevelt.

How many former Presidents are still alive today and who are they?

4; Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton.

What are the 3 qualifications to become a President?

Born in the USA making you a US citizen, having lived or living for 14 consecutive years in the US, and being at least 35 years old.

What is the President’s annual salary?

$400,000.

What does the Oath of Office state? When does the President say this?

That the President swears to protect and defend the Constitution. Inauguration.

What tradition did George Washington start that all succeeding presidents have since followed with regards to the Oath of Office?

He added, “So help me God” at the end of the first Oath of Office.

What 5 specific branches of the nation’s military is the President in charge of?

Army, navy, air force, marines, and coast guard. (Under Trump, there is a 6th: space force).

Who is the only person/group that can declare war?

Congress. (NOT PRESIDENT)!

What is the only offense against the US that a President cannot pardon?

Treason.

What was the last President to be pardoned from impeachment, and what President pardoned him? Why did this President pardon him?

Richard Nixon. Gerald Ford. To heal the divided nation after Watergate.

What does a President’s State of the Union Address contain?

President’s domestic and foreign plan for the coming new year.

What are the 3 instances a President can be removed from office?

Treason, bribery, or high crimes and misdemeanors.

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

A felony is damaged or stolen goods worth more than $1,000. A misdemeanor is damage or stolen goods worth less than $1,000.

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Who is the Commander in Chief? Who is it currently?

The President. Donald J. Trump.

Who is the head of the Executive Branch? Who is it currently?

The President? Donald J. Trump.

Who is 2nd-in-charge of the Executive Branch? Who is it currently?

The Vice President. J.D. Vance.

What is the maximum amount of years a President can serve in total?

10.

What is the “magic number” in relation to the electoral college and becoming President?

270.

Name 7 groups/people who are part of the Executive Branch?

1. FBI

2. CIA

3. DEA

4. ICE

5. Park rangers

6. Local police

7. Department of Homeland Security

What does the Executive Branch do?

Execute laws.

What branch does Article 2 focus on?

The Executive Branch.

Name the 4 people in line in order if the President were to die?

Vice President

Speaker of the House

President Pro Tempore of the Senate

Secretary of State

What is the Commander in Chief in charge of?

Army, navy, and militia when called into service.