AP Gov 2b President

• What is the minimum age requirement to be President of the United States?

  35 years
• What is a requirement regarding citizenship for the U.S. presidency?

  Must be a natural-born citizen
• How many years must a presidential candidate have lived in the U.S.?

  At least 14 years
• What demographic characteristics have historically defined U.S. Presidents?

  All men, white (except one), and Protestant Christian (except one)
• What are the constitutional requirements to be President of the United States?

  • Must be at least 35 years old
  • Must be a natural-born citizen
  • Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
• How have the demographics of U.S. Presidents varied despite common characteristics?

  • All have been men, mostly white
  • One exception in race and one in religion
  • Different kinds of men have served in office
• How do most presidents get their job?

  By election
• What is the term of office for a president?

  Four years
• What does the 22^nd Amendment state about presidential terms?

  It limits presidents to two terms
• When was the 22^nd Amendment passed?

  1951
• What are the key points regarding presidential terms in the United States?

  • Most presidents are elected
  • Term of office is four years
  • Unlimited terms until the 22^nd Amendment
  • 22^nd Amendment limits to two terms (passed in 1951)
• What is one way presidents can get their job?

  Succession after a president dies, resigns, or is removed from office
• What is the order of presidential succession?

  Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate, Cabinet secretaries
• What establishes the order of presidential succession?

  It is established by law, not the Constitution
• What does the 25th Amendment (1967) establish regarding the Vice President?

  It establishes the means to select a new Vice President if the current one becomes President
• How is a new Vice President selected according to the 25th Amendment?

  The President nominates, and both houses of Congress approve by majority vote
• What process does the 25th Amendment lay out when a president becomes unable to perform their job?

  The determination is made by the Vice President and Cabinet secretaries
• Who becomes acting president when a president is unable to perform their job for an extended period?

  The Vice President becomes acting president
• What are the key points of the 25th Amendment regarding presidential succession?

  • Establishes means to select a new Vice President
  • President nominates, Congress approves by majority vote
  • Lays out process for when a president is unable to perform duties
  • Determination made by Vice President and Cabinet secretaries
  • Vice President becomes acting president
• What is the first step in the process of a president losing their job?

  Impeachment by the House of Representatives
• What is required for impeachment to occur in the House of Representatives?

  A majority vote
• Who presides over the Senate during the removal process of a president?

  The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
• What is the required vote in the Senate for a president to be removed from office?

  A two-thirds vote
• Under what circumstances can a president be impeached according to Article II, Section 4?

  For treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors
• How many presidents have been impeached in U.S. history?

  Three presidents
• Who were the three presidents that have been impeached?

  Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump
• What notable action did Richard Nixon take regarding impeachment?

  He resigned before he could be impeached and removed
• What are the steps involved in the impeachment process of a president?

  1. Impeachment by the House of Representatives (majority vote)
  2. Removal from office by the Senate (2/3 vote, with Chief Justice presiding)
• What are the grounds for impeachment as stated in the U.S. Constitution?

  • Treason
  • Bribery
  • Other high crimes and misdemeanors
• What section of the U.S. Constitution addresses impeachment?

  Article II, Section 4
• What does it mean that Article II, Section 4 is open to interpretation?

  It means that the criteria for impeachment can be understood in different ways.
• What are the four key points regarding impeachment?

  1. A crime is not necessary for impeachment (e.g., President refuses to work).
  2. The offense must be serious (e.g., breaking the speed limit is insufficient).
  3. Disagreement with the President's policy views is not grounds for impeachment.
  4. Impeachment is a political process, and Congress makes the final decision.
• Why is it stated that an offense must be "really serious" for impeachment?

  Because minor infractions, like breaking the speed limit, do not warrant such a significant action.
• Can a President be impeached for simply disagreeing with Congress on policy views?

  No, disagreement on policy views is not a valid reason for impeachment.
• Who ultimately decides whether to impeach the President?

  Congress makes the final call on impeachment.
• If a President refuses to perform their duties, what could be a potential outcome regarding impeachment?

  They could be impeached even if no crime has been committed.
• What is the role of the President as Chief of State?

  The President serves as the symbol and representative of the nation.
• What does the President do as Chief Executive?

  The President is ultimately responsible for enforcing laws passed by Congress.
• Who does the President manage as Chief Administrator?

  The President manages 3 million workers in the Executive Branch.
• How does the President act as Chief Legislator?

  The President usually establishes the nation's lawmaking agenda by pushing Congress.