Chapter 8 Section 1 President and Vice President

US Government Name: Chapter 8 Section 1 President and Vice President

Standard A.3 A student who meets the content standard should understand how nations organize their governments;

Standard B.3 A student who meets the content standard should understand the United States Constitution, including separation of powers, the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, majority rule, and minority rights;

Vocabulary: Define each of the following:

Compensation -

Presidential Succession -

USING COMPLETE SENTENCES answer the following:

1. Even though the duties of the President have not changed, what things HAVE changed to make the President more powerful and have more responsibility?

2. What was the purpose of the twenty-second amendment? 3. Why do you think the Congress is not allowed to increase or decrease the President's salary during a President's term?

4. Identify THREE additional benefits the President receives besides a salary.

5. What does a president receive after they retire?

6. Why would we want to make sure the president is financially secure after leaving office?

7. What qualifications must a person have to run for president according to the Constitution?

8. Why is government experience considered important for someone who wants to be president? 9. Why is money an important part of running for president?

10. Identify the first SEVEN officials in line for the Presidency if the president is killed or incapacitated? Go on the internet and find out who currently holds each of these offices.

11. If the president is incapacitated but does not die, under what TWO conditions can the vice president take over? 12. What TWO responsibilities does the Constitution give to the vice president.

13. How has the role of the vice president changed in the last 50 years?