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37a: Who is the Chief Executive?
President
37b: How long is the term for a president?
4 years
38: How is the number of Electors from each state determined?
equal to the number of Senators and Representatives from each state
39: How were the President and Vice President originally elected?
The one with the most electoral votes became President, the second-highest became Vice-President
39: Which amendment changed the way we elect the President?
12th Amendment
40: What are the 3 qualifications for becoming President?
35 years old, citizen by birth, resident for 14 years
41a: Who becomes President if he cannot carry out the duties of the office?
Vice President
41b: Which Amendment sets further procedures for presidential succession?
25th Amendment
42c: What two living accommodations are provided for the President?
The White House and Camp David
42b: Today, what is the President's salary?
$400,000.00 plus a $50,000.00 tax free expense account
42a: Originally, how much was the President paid?
$25,000.00
43: Before the President can enter office, he must take an ___________________.
oath
44a: As the head of the military, the President is known as the _________________.
Commander in Chief
44b: The President has the power to grant ________________ and _________________.
reprieves and pardons
45a: The President can make ______________________, nominate _____________________, and judges of the ________________________________.
treaties, ambassadors, Supreme Court
45b: The _____________________ votes to approve all of the President's nominations.
Congress
