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Mr. McCormack Big Idea Worksheet
American Government Study Guide
Central Dauphin High School
Chapter Thirteen – The Presidency
Section One: The President’s Job Description (p 354-358)
Please briefly describe each of the main roles filled by the President. (p 354-356)
|Role |Explanation |
|Chief of State | |
|Chief Executive | |
|Chief Administrator | |
|Chief Diplomat | |
|Commander in Chief | |
|Chief Legislator | |
|Chief of Party | |
|Chief Citizen | |
There are three formal qualifications to be president: (p 356-357)
1. Citizenship:_______________________________________________________________________
2. Age:_____________________________________________________________________________
3. Residency:________________________________________________________________________
Until ratification of the __________ Amendment in 1951, the Constitution put no limit on the number of terms a president could serve. Following the example of __________, presidents voluntarily abided by the two-term limit until __________ in 1940. (p 357)
Generally, presidents may serve no more than __________ years in that office. An exception exists for presidents who ascend to the office due to the death, resignation, or impeachment of his predecessor. If they inherit less than __________ of their predecessor’s term, they may still run for two full terms. (p 357)
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The job of president comes with generous compensation and benefits. Examples: (p 358)
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________________________
Mr. McCormack Big Idea Worksheet
American Government Study Guide
Central Dauphin High School
Chapter Thirteen – The Presidency
Section Two: Presidential Succession and the Vice Presidency (p 359-363)
The Constitution contains a scheme to replace a president who dies, resigns, or is removed from office. The following officials would inherit the office in the order they appear: (p 359)
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________
Following those three, __________ has decided that the 15 __________ __________ will assume the office in the order in which their offices were created. (p 360)
A President who has become disabled may temporarily hand power to his __________. If unable or unwilling to do so, the Vice President and a majority of the __________ can initiate proceedings to have him temporarily replaced. (p 360-361)
The Constitution only imposes two formal duties on Vice Presidents: (p 361)
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
What is one reason why the Vice Presidency has had a low status throughout history? (p 362)
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The __________ Amendment contains provisions for filling a vacancy in the office of Vice President. The __________ may nominate a replacement, who must then be approved by a majority of __________ before he takes office. (p 363)
Under what circumstances can the President fire his Vice President? (p 363)
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Mr. McCormack Big Idea Worksheet
American Government Study Guide
Central Dauphin High School
Chapter Thirteen – The Presidency
Section Three: Presidential Selection: The Framers’ Plan (p 365-367)
Why did the Framers reject allowing Congress to select the President? (p 365)
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Why did the Framers reject selecting a President by popular vote? (p 365)
1. _________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________
Why did the Framers ultimately choose to select a President through the Electoral College? (p 366)
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
Please detail the process by which presidents were originally elected. (p 366)
|The Framers’ Plan for the Electoral College |
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Flaws in this system began to appear in 1796, with the rise of __________. Two arch-rivals, __________ and __________, became President and Vice President in the same administration. The system broke down in 1800 when running mates, __________ and __________, tied in the Electoral College. (p 366)
To prevent this from happening again, the __________ amendment altered the electoral procedure by __________ the presidential and vice presidential elections. (p 367)
Mr. McCormack Big Idea Worksheet
American Government Study Guide
Central Dauphin High School
Chapter Thirteen – The Presidency
Section Four: Presidential Nominations (p 368-375)
Since 1832, our major political parties have relied on __________ to nominate presidential candidates. (p 368)
With little law on the matter, our convention system has been built almost entirely by the __________. (p 368)
The __________ traditionally holds its convention first, usually in July. (p 368)
Delegates to the national convention are overwhelmingly chosen through __________. (p 369)
The presidential primary is either or both of two things: __________ or __________. (p 370)
The nation’s first presidential primary is traditionally held in __________, but other states compete for early attention because of the influence it brings. (p 370)
What are two proposals to reform our current presidential primary system? (p 372)
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
Which system do you prefer? _________________________________________________________________
Most states that do not hold primaries prefer the __________ process. (p 372)
The nation’s first caucus is traditionally held in __________. (p 372)
Please summarize the major activities that occur at political party conventions. (p 372-374)
|Events at the National Convention |
|The First | |
|Two Days | |
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|The Last | |
|Two Days | |
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What are some characteristics common to major party nominees? (p 374)
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________________________________
Mr. McCormack Big Idea Worksheet
American Government Study Guide
Central Dauphin High School
Chapter Thirteen – The Presidency
Section Five: The Election (p 377-384)
While the Framers expected electors to use their own judgment, today they are basically __________ for the will of the people. (p 377)
How are electors chosen? (p 378) ______________________________________________________________
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How are electoral votes counted? (p 378-379) ____________________________________________________
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How are unsuccessful presidential elections resolved? (p 379) _______________________________________
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How are unsuccessful vice-presidential elections resolved? (p 379) ___________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Critics point out three major defects in the Electoral College system: (p 379)
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________
Please explain how each of the proposals would reform the presidential election process.
|Proposal |Explanation |
|District Plan | |
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|Proportional Plan | |
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|Direct Popular | |
|Election | |
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|National Bonus Plan | |
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What are two benefits from keeping the Electoral College system?
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
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