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Govt 220 Exam 1 Questions And Answers
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What part of the Const deals with executive branch? - ANS article II section 1
what 10 things does article II section 1 establish? the first four are all ______ - ANS -
establishes unitary executive
- sets up VP
- establishes term length
- sets up selection method
(debated)
- 4 year term (no term limit)
- desire for constant election day
- qualifications for position
- required to take oath of office
- order of succession
- salary
what amendment set 2 full term limit? - ANS 22nd amendment
what is the selection method that the constitution sets up for president? - ANS pop. election
by the people and election by congress
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when is the election day?
this allows for ______ amongst states
what does the constitution prohibit with this? - ANS tues after first monday in november
uniformity
can't change rules to benefit certain candidates
what are the 3 requirements to be president? - ANS 35 years old
must be natural born
must reside in country for 14 years
the oath of office is not required to be on ______ ? - ANS the Bible
original language of the order of succession (in Const.) is superseded by what amendment? -
ANS 25th amendment
what 3 things does the constitution say about salary? - ANS can't be lowered/ raised by
congress until he's re-elected
can't have pay from fed govt for any other reason
emolument (can't receive money from foreign officials)
what 2 things does Article II section II say? - ANS gives president main/ enumerated powers
power president has divided into
what 2 types of power is presidential power divided into? - ANS 1. exclusive (exclusive to
president)
2. concurrent (shared with another branch)
what are 2 examples of exclusive power? - ANS commander in chief
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granting pardons
what are 2 examples of concurrent power? - ANS senate has to approve negotiated treaties
pres must submit major appts./ nominations to senate for approval
what does article II section II detail? - ANS duties of the president
what are 5 enumerated duties the president has? - ANS state of the union
"take care that laws are faithfully executed"
receiving ambassadors/ foreign dignitaries
convene special sessions of congress
power to adjourn congress
what does article II section iv detail?
- what's the exact line? - ANS impeachment process
"impeachment for and conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors"
how does the impeachment process work? - ANS House votes on what to charge a president
with
Senate needs a super majority to convict
what are 4 amendments relating to the presidency? - ANS 12, 20, 22, 25
what's the 12th amendment? - ANS changes process of electoral college by splitting up votes
bw pres and VP
what's the 20th amendment? - ANS changes start date for new pres term to Jan 20th (limits
amount of lame duck time)
Govt 220 Exam 1 Questions And Answers
100% Pass
What part of the Const deals with executive branch? - ANS article II section 1
what 10 things does article II section 1 establish? the first four are all ______ - ANS -
establishes unitary executive
- sets up VP
- establishes term length
- sets up selection method
(debated)
- 4 year term (no term limit)
- desire for constant election day
- qualifications for position
- required to take oath of office
- order of succession
- salary
what amendment set 2 full term limit? - ANS 22nd amendment
what is the selection method that the constitution sets up for president? - ANS pop. election
by the people and election by congress
, ©EVERLY 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
when is the election day?
this allows for ______ amongst states
what does the constitution prohibit with this? - ANS tues after first monday in november
uniformity
can't change rules to benefit certain candidates
what are the 3 requirements to be president? - ANS 35 years old
must be natural born
must reside in country for 14 years
the oath of office is not required to be on ______ ? - ANS the Bible
original language of the order of succession (in Const.) is superseded by what amendment? -
ANS 25th amendment
what 3 things does the constitution say about salary? - ANS can't be lowered/ raised by
congress until he's re-elected
can't have pay from fed govt for any other reason
emolument (can't receive money from foreign officials)
what 2 things does Article II section II say? - ANS gives president main/ enumerated powers
power president has divided into
what 2 types of power is presidential power divided into? - ANS 1. exclusive (exclusive to
president)
2. concurrent (shared with another branch)
what are 2 examples of exclusive power? - ANS commander in chief
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granting pardons
what are 2 examples of concurrent power? - ANS senate has to approve negotiated treaties
pres must submit major appts./ nominations to senate for approval
what does article II section II detail? - ANS duties of the president
what are 5 enumerated duties the president has? - ANS state of the union
"take care that laws are faithfully executed"
receiving ambassadors/ foreign dignitaries
convene special sessions of congress
power to adjourn congress
what does article II section iv detail?
- what's the exact line? - ANS impeachment process
"impeachment for and conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors"
how does the impeachment process work? - ANS House votes on what to charge a president
with
Senate needs a super majority to convict
what are 4 amendments relating to the presidency? - ANS 12, 20, 22, 25
what's the 12th amendment? - ANS changes process of electoral college by splitting up votes
bw pres and VP
what's the 20th amendment? - ANS changes start date for new pres term to Jan 20th (limits
amount of lame duck time)
