The Constitution: Article 2

Section 1

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What is the term of the President? What is the term of the Vice-President?

Both President an VicePresident have the same 4-year term.

How is the President elected?

First, the people of the state vote in November, and then in December the Electoral College elects the President and Vice-President.

Define the Electoal College.

The Electoral College is the group that elects the President and Vice-President. Each state gets the same number of "electors" equal to the number of Representatives they have in Congress. Washinton D.C. has 3 electors because of Amendment 23.

Why was section 1 clause 3 changed?

Originally, the person with the most votes was the President and the Person with the second most votes was the Vie President. This did not work well with th different political parties.

Whe do the "people" vote? When do the "Electors" vote?

The people vote on the first Tuesday after he first Monday in November (every other even number year). Electors vote on the Monday after the 2nd Wednesday in December, every other even year.

What are the qualifications to be President? What are the qualifications to be Vice-President?

They must have the same qualifications such as: Be a natural born citizen of the United States. Be at least 35 years old. Reside (live) in the U>S> at least 14 years.

Who replaces the President if he/she can no longer serve?

The Vice-President replaces the President (see Amendment 25).

What rules afect the President's salary?

The President's salay may not be raised or lowered during a term. Congress sets the salary. The president cannot receive any other salaries during his/her term.

What is the President's oath of office?

The President must promise to faithfully carry out the duties of the job and make sure that the Constitution is obeyed.

What is the President's role as "Commander in Chief"?

As Commander in Chief, the President commands (is in charge of) the armed forces (Marines, Navy, Army, Air Force, National Guard.

Explain the Presidents' Cabinet.

The Cabinet is made up of the heads of the executive departments. It is the job of the President to be the boss of all the department heads.

What Treaty and Appointment Powers does the President have?

?The President may make agreements with foreign countries, but these agreements must be approved with a 2/3 approval of the senate.
?The President may appoint a person to represent the U.S. in foreign countries and Supreme Court Justices and other governm

What other duties does the President have?

The President has legislative, diplomatic, executive and military duties.

What is the "State of the Union Address"?

?The President must regularly speak to the Congress about the condition of the country.
?This address is given in January and is called The State of the Union Address.
? During this speech the President can ask or legislation (laws).

What is the President's role as "Head of State"?

The President is the "Head of State" so he must meet with the representatives from foreign countries.

What is the President's role as "Chief Exective"?

The President must faithfully carry out the laws of our country.

What is the procedure for removing the President from Office? (The President, Vice-President, or other officers can be impeached).

?Impeachment must begin in the House of Representatives.
?Impeachment trials must be tried in the Senate.
?The Chief Justice presides if the President is on trial.
?Treason, taking bribes, felonies and misdemeanors are reasons for impeachment.
?The punish