2. Rules of Jeopardy Each team will choose a spokesperson. –I will only listen to that person. You will have 1 minute to answer the question. –If you are wrong, you do not lose points, but the question can be “stolen.” –To steal a question, your representative must have the answer written down and be the first to raise his/her hand. The only way to lose points is if you are too loud or are harassing other teams. –You will be given one warning before I subtract points. The teacher has the final say. If you argue, we will stop playing.

3. Jeopardy Presidential Roles Presidential Powers General Presidency Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Final Jeopardy Presidential Elections Misc

4. Presidential Roles $100 In this role, the President is considered the leader of his political party.

5. Presidential Roles $100 What is Chief of Party? Study Guide #1F

6. Presidential Roles $200 In this role, the President may decide where to send troops.

7. Presidential Roles $200 What is Commander in Chief? Study Guide #1D

8. Presidential Roles $300 This is the role the President is in when he travels to meet leaders of other nations.

9. Presidential Roles $300 What is Chief Diplomat? Study Guide #1C

10. Presidential Roles $400 Give an example of something the President would do in the role of Chief Executive.

11. Presidential Roles $400 What is meet with Cabinet members to discuss a government issue? Study Guide #1B

12. Presidential Roles $500 Explain the President’s job as Chief Legislator and give an example of something he does in this role.

13. Presidential Roles $500 Role: Main architect of public policy – initiate, recommend, suggest, demand laws Example: Speak to Congress about a bill Study Guide #1E

14. These are the President’s two main legislative powers. Presidential Powers $100

15. What are the power to recommend legislation and the power to veto bills? Presidential Powers $100 Study Guide #16

16. This is what must happen after the President appoints an official, but before he/she can take office. Presidential Powers $200

17. What is Senate approval must be given? Presidential Powers $200 Study Guide #12a

18. Define “pardon” and explain when the President can use this power. Presidential Powers $300

19. What is the ability of the President to grant legal forgiveness of a crime, which can be use for all federal crimes EXCEPT impeachment? Study Guide #17, 17a

20. Name two (2) reasons why presidential power has grown over time. Presidential Powers $400

21. What is: Strong presidential leadership. Demand for leadership from the President by the people. Need to decisive action in times of emergency. Presidential Powers $400 Study Guide #11

22. Give examples of at least three(3) offices to which the President can appoint officials. Presidential Powers $500

23. What is: Ambassadors and diplomats Federal judges Cabinet members Military officials Heads of some independent agencies Presidential Powers $500 Study Guide #12

24. Presidential Elections $100 This is the purpose of presidential primaries.

25. What is to help choose a candidate for a particular political party? Presidential Elections $100 Study Guide #8

26. This is what it means to “balance the ticket.” Presidential Elections $200

27. What is to choose a running mate who will appeal to more people? Presidential Elections $200 Study Guide #9

28. This is what happens if no candidate earns 270 votes in the Electoral College. Presidential Elections $300

29. What is the House of Representatives votes on the top 3 candidates? Presidential Elections $300 Study Guide #7A

30. Presidential Elections $400 Name one pro and one con of the Electoral Collge.

31. Pros: Allows for more equal representation We’ve perfected the system by now and it usually works Cons: Winner of the popular vote may not win the election Discourages voters Discourages third party candidates Presidential Elections $400 Study Guide #7B

32. Name the three (3) things that occur at a political party’s national convention. Presidential Elections $500

33. What are: Unify the party Choose a presidential candidate Write the party platform Study Guide #10

34. General Presidency $100 This is the number of years in a presidential term.

35. General Presidency $100 What is 4 years? Study Guide #3

36. General Presidency $200 This is the longest amount of time a president can serve in office.

37. General Presidency $200 What is 10 years? Study Guide #8A

38. General Presidency $300 These are the people who decide presidential disability.

39. General Presidency $300 What is the President himself or the Vice President and a majority if his Cabinet? Study Guide #5

40. These are the two (2) formal duties of the Vice President. General Presidency $400

41. What are to decide presidential disability and to preside over the Senate? General Presidency $400 Study Guide #6

42. These are the three (3) qualifications for being President. General Presidency $500

43. What are: 35 years old Natural-born citizen Live in the US for 14 years General Presidency $500 Study Guide #2

44. Misc. $100 This is the definition of “amnesty.”

45. Misc. $100 What is a blanket pardon for a group of people who committed the same crime? Study Guide #17B

46. Misc. $200 This is the difference between a treaty and an executive agreement.

47. Misc. $200 What is a treaty requires Senate approval while an executive agreement does not? Study Guide #14

48. Misc. $300 This is the definition of a “pocket veto.”

49. Misc. $300 What is when the President doesn’t act on a law within 10 days while Congress is NOT in session? Study Guide #16B

50. Misc. $400 This is the definition of a “line-item veto.”

51. Misc. $400 What is when the President can veto part of a bill rather than the whole bill (usually a dollar amount)? Study Guide #16C

52. Misc. $500 These are the first four (4) people in line for the presidency.

53. Misc. $500 Who are: Vice President Speaker of the House President pro tempore of the Senate Secretary of State Study Guide #4

54. Final Jeopardy This is why the War Powers Resolution Act of 1973 was passed and the three (3) stipulations it made for the President.

55. Final Jeopardy Answer Why it was passed:What it said: To limit the President’s war-making powers President must report to Congress within 48 hours of committing troops abroad Troops can only stay for 60 days unless approved by Congress for longer Congress can withdraw troops at any time