246 PART THREE • insTiTuTions of AmERiCAn GovERnmEnT
testyourself
LO1 Identify the types of people who typically
undertake serious campaigns for the presidency.Anyone can become president of the United States,
as long as she or he:
a. is at least 35 years old.
b. is at least 35 years old and a natural born
citizen.
c. is at least 40 years old and a natural born
citizen.LO2 Distinguish some of the major roles of the
president, including head of state, chief executive,
commander in chief, chief diplomat, chief legislator,
party chief, and politician.Our president is both head of state and chief
executive, which means that the president:
a. engages in ceremonial activities both at
home and abroad, as well as faithfully
ensures that the acts of Congress are
enforced.
b. designates the vice president to represent
the United States in public ceremonies
abroad.
c. makes sure that treaties are upheld but
delegates other actions to the cabinet.LO3 Describe some of the special powers of the
president, and tell how a president can be removed
from office.Upon impeachment by the House of
Representatives, the president:
a. must leave office immediately.
b. cannot run for reelection.
c. is tried by the Senate.LO4 Explain the organization of the executive
branch and, in particular, the executive office of the
president.The White House chief of staff, the ambassador
to the United Nations, and the head of the
Environmental Protection Agency:
a. have at different times been named members
of the president’s cabinet.
b. are all part of the Executive Office of the
President.
c. are not subject to presidential appointment.LO5 Evaluate the role of the vice president, and
describe what happens if the presidency becomes
vacant.If the president dies, the vice president takes over.
If the vice president is also unavailable, then the
following officer becomes president:
a. the president pro tempore of the Senate.
b. the Speaker of the House.
c. the secretary of State.Essay Question:
What characteristics do you think voters look
for when choosing a president? Might these
characteristics change as a result of changes in the
political environment and the specific problems
facing the nation? If you believe voters almost
always look for the same characteristics when
selecting a president, why is this? If voters seek
somewhat different people as president depending
on circumstances, which circumstances favor which
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