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Salary received by the president and others is called?
Compensation
Representatives of voters in a presidential election - What we use to elect the president
Electoral College
This president was known as the "Great Communicator"
Reagan
Presidential event that might lead to the vice president taking over
Impeachment, Resignation, Death in Office
Candidates of the same politcal party run against each other in this process
Primary Election
This instituted presidential term limits
12th Amendment
Not running as a Democrat or Republican
Third-Party Candidate
Which amendment established the electoral college
12th Amendment
Possible alternative many would like to see replace the electoral college
popular vote
Which would prevent someone from running for president? A) not being at least 35 years old cross out B) not being wealthy cross out C) not having a college degree cross out D) not holding another office
not being 35 years old
Abraham Lincoln’s ability to rally the nation to preserve the Union is an example of his A) ability to compromise. cross out B) effective communication. cross out C) keen sense of timing. D) Political Timing
Effective Communicating
Which leader has the greatest chance of becoming president through the line of succession? A) attorney general B) president pro tempore of the Senate C) secretary of state
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
A presidential candidate who wonders whether he or she can “afford” to be president is concerned about A) compensation. B) pension. C) responsibility.
Compensation
How did the Twelfth Amendment change the Constitution?
It provided guidelines for the establishment of the Electoral College
What is a drawback of the winner-take-all system of Electoral College voting?
It makes it possible for candidates to lose the popular vote, yet win the election.
Put these words in the correct order to show the series of events to become president - Electoral College Vote, General Election, Primary, Convention
Primary, Convention, Vote, Electoral College Vote
