2.3 US Presidency

• What is the primary purpose of the checks and balances system in the US presidential system?

  Prevent abuse of power
• What is the President's role as Head of State?

  Represents the nation
• What is the primary purpose of fundraising in a presidential campaign?

  Fund campaign activities
• Order the stages of the presidential election process in the US:

  1️⃣ Primary Elections

  2️⃣ Nominating Conventions

  3️⃣ General Election
• Congress can impeach the President for "high crimes and misdemeanors".


  True
• In a parliamentary system, the executive and legislative branches have a fusion of powers.


  True
• The President serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

  True
• What is the purpose of nominating conventions in the presidential election process?

  Nominate candidates
• What type of government system is characterized by a separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches?

  Presidential system
• The President of the United States is limited to two terms in office.


  True
• The President serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
• The separation of powers ensures that the President's powers are checked by Congress and the courts.

  True
• The relationship between the executive and legislative branches is characterized by a separation of powers and a system of checks and balances
• The US presidential system is contrasted with a parliamentary system where the executive is accountable to the legislature
• How does the separation of powers in the US system prevent abuse of power?

  Checks and balances
• Match the President's role with its description:

  Head of State ↔️ Represents the nation abroad

  Head of Government ↔️ Sets policy agenda

  Chief Diplomat ↔️ Conducts foreign policy

  Commander-in-Chief ↔️ Leads the armed forces
• Swing state targeting is a key campaign strategy for presidential candidates.

  True
• The relationship between the executive and legislative branches in the US is characterized by a fusion of powers.

  False
• Match the branch of government with its role in checking the President's power:

  Legislative (Congress) ↔️ Can override veto

  Judicial (Supreme Court) ↔️ Declares actions unconstitutional
• The system of checks and balances ensures no single branch becomes too dominant, even as party control changes.


  True
• What is the term limit for a US President?

  Two terms
• The separation of powers in the US system creates a system of checks and balances
• The US presidential system features a fusion of powers between the executive and legislative branches.

  False
• What are four roles of the President of the United States?

  Head of State, Head of Government, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Diplomat
• Which branch of government does the President lead?

  Executive
• What is the role of the President as Head of Government?

  Setting policy agenda
• In the general election, candidates focus on key "swing states
• In a presidential system, the executive is an independently elected President
• Match the power of the President with its corresponding role:

  Executive Power ↔️ Enforces the law

  Legislative Power ↔️ Vetoes bills

  Appointment Power ↔️ Appoints federal judges

  Pardon Power ↔️ Pardons federal crimes
• Steps in the US presidential election process:

  1️⃣ Primary Elections

  2️⃣ Nominating Conventions

  3️⃣ General Election
• What is the final stage of the presidential election process in the US?

  General Election
• What majority is needed in Congress to override a presidential veto?

  2/3
• What is the primary role of the executive in a parliamentary system?

  Prime Minister
• The President's executive power includes enforcing and administering the law
• Candidates compete in primary elections to win delegates
• Stages of the presidential election process in the US

  1️⃣ Primary Elections

  2️⃣ Nominating Conventions

  3️⃣ General Election
• What legislative power does the President have?

  Veto bills
• What is the primary goal of the US system of checks and balances?

  Prevent abuse of power
• In 2016, who won the US presidential election?

  Donald Trump
• What is the main difference between the US presidential system and a parliamentary system?

  Separation of powers