Gov CLEP 1.2.1

Which of the following powers is NOT granted to the President under Article II of the U.S. Constitution?

The power to declare war

The principal source of presidents' political influence is their

constitutional authority to execute public policy

Identify the three qualifications to be president found in Article 2.

1. born in the United States

2. at least 35 years of age

3. resided in America for 14 years

What does the 22nd Amendment do?

ratified in 1951, put 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 World War Two

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

election of 1976; Adams, federalists. Jefferson, antifederalists.

-What President broke Washington’s two-term limit?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

What is the purpose of Presidential executive orders?

manage the operations of the federal government that are legally binding on the Executive Branch but do not require Congressional approval; a way for Presidents to circumvent Congress

What did the 12th Amendment do?

separate ballots for President and Vice-President

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

serves as President of the Senate

What does the 25th Amendment do?

ratified in 1967, 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?

the First Lady is an advocate for her husbands; no mention of role in Constitution