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| What are the THREE required qualifications to be President of the United States? |
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1. 35 years old
2. native born citizen
3. Have lived in the U.S. for 14 years |
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| What are the required qualifications of the Vice President? |
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Same as the President.
( Must be 35 years old, native born citizen, have lived in the U.S. for 14 years. ) |
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| What power does the VP have? |
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| Five informal qualities to be President of the USA? |
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1. Christian
2. Male
3. White
4. Political experience
5. College degree |
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| How long is a presidental term? |
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| How many terms can a president serve? |
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| How is the president of the United States elected? |
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| How much does the President make per year? |
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| Who are the five next people in line to become the President of the United States? |
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1. Vice PResident
2. Secretary of State
3. Secretary of Treasury
4. Secretary of Defense
5. Attorny General |
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| Why would someone be skipped, even if they were next in line to become President? |
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| They don't meet the Qualifications. |
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| Two examples of the President being: Chief Executive |
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- In charge of 15 cabinet departments
- Grants pardons |
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| Two examples of the President being: Chief Diplomat |
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- How the U.S. deals with other countries
- Manages foreign policy |
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| Two examples of the President being: Commander in Chief |
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- gives the U.S. military orders
- Gives President the ability to back up their foreign policy decisions with force |
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| Two examples of the President being: Legislative Leader |
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- Try to get laws passed, build support
- President can influence legislation by appealing to the American people |
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| Two examples of the President being: Head of State |
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- Greets visiting Kings and Queens
- Carries out ceremonial functions for Christmas |
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| Two examples of the President being: Economic Leader |
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- Must plan the federal budget
- Deals with economic problems |
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| Two examples of the President being: Party Leader |
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- Raise money
- Gives speeches |
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| What is the purpose of the Cabinet? |
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| What is the name of the airplane the President flies on? |
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What is foreign policy?
What are two goals of foreign policy? |
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Foreign policy dictates how a country acts towards another country.
Two goals are promoting world peace and Nation security. |
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| An agreement between countries. |
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| Accredited diplomat representing a country. |
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| Who makes up the federal government? |
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| The three branches of government. |
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What is a government corporation?
Provide an example. |
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A business owned or Co-owned by the government.
Australia Post. |
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| What is the spoils system? |
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| People are rewarded for their political support. |
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| What is the merit system? |
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| They hire government workers on the basis of open, competitive examinations and merit. |
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