Political Science

1. What part of the U.S. Constitution creates the President?

* Article II, Section I

2. What are the qualifications to become president of the U.S.?

* Must be a natural born US citizen

* Must be 35 years or older

* Must have been resided in the US for at least 14 years

3. What are the president's terms originally?

* They are guaranteed a four year term

4. What part of the U.S. Constitution limited his terms?

* The 22nd amendment limits them to two terms

5. What is the president's salary?

6. What are the president's Constitutional powers?

* They have national security, legislative, administrative, and judicial powers

7. How have presidents historically expanded their power?

* They expanded the presidential responsibilities and political resources.

8. Give examples of the expansion of presidential power.

* For example, Jefferson was the first leader of a mass political party, Lincoln mobilized the country for war and FDR/Wilson developed the role of the president as manager of the economy.

9. How is the president chosen (what is the process)?

10. What is the line of presidential succession should the president die, according to the Constitution?

* According to the Constitution, the Vice President will act as President until a President is elected.

11. What is the president's War Power?

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12. How has Congress tried to limit the president's War Power?

13. Did it work?

14. What is the line item veto and does the president have it?

15. Who comprises the White House Staff?

16. Who comprises