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1
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The pres and VP must be.. (3)

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  1. 35
  2. Natural born citizens
  3. residents of US for last 14 years
2
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Why was process for VP changed?

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John Adams and Thomas Jefferson disagreed so much, changed in 1800 with 12th amendment

3
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Roles of pres (3)

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  1. Commander in chief
  2. Diplomat in chief
  3. Administrator in chief
4
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Five additional roles of pres

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  1. Appointment
  2. Veto
  3. Pardon
  4. Take Care
  5. Inform and Convene Congress
5
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Three JOBS of pres

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  1. Build morale
  2. set agenda (economic, social, national security)
  3. Persuade
6
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Why do congress and pres disagree?

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  1. Constituencies
  2. Calendars
  3. Campaigns
7
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Three ways pres influences congress?

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  1. Presidential mandates
  2. public approval
  3. reputation