Questions On US Government

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US Government (Regular and Honors)
Chapters 13/14 - Content Guide (59 Points Total)

Chapter 13: Section 1 (11 Points Total) Fill in the following chart as you read the section.

|Qualifications for President |Minimum or Requirement |
|Age | |
|Citizenship | |
|US Residence | |

|Terms and Compensation | |
|Term Limits | |
|Salary (Based on book) | |
|Amount for Annual Expenses (Based on book) | |

Define the following terms in complete sentences. An example is NOT needed.

1. Chief of State 5. Commander in Chief

2. Chief Executive 6. Chief Legislator

3. Chief Administrator 7. Chief of Party

4. Chief Diplomat 8. Chief Citizen

Chapter 13: Section 2 (15 Points Total) List the Official Order of Succession to the Presidency from the next in line, after the President, to the next 4 people.

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3. _____________________________

4. _____________________________

5. _____________________________

Answer the following questions in a thorough paragraph. Remember to use details to support your response.

1. How does the Constitution provide for the situations in which the President is disabled?

2. What qualifications and/or traits are looked at as a Vice President is selected?

Chapter 13: Section 3 (10 Points Total) Answer the following questions in a thorough paragraph. Remember to use details to support your response.

1. Why did the Framers of the Constitution choose to use Electors to elect the President?

2. How did the Election of 1800 lead to the passage of the 12th Amendment?

Chapter 13: Section 5 (5 Points Total) Fill in the appropriate table with information as you read
|System |How it works |Flaws/Criticisms |
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|Electoral College | | |
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|District Plan | | |
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