In 1–2 sentences, describe how the implied powers doctrine established in McCulloch v. Maryland affects the relationship between the national government and the states.(2 points)

The implied powers doctrine established in McCulloch v. Maryland strengthens the power of the national government by allowing it to exercise powers not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, potentially overshadowing the authority of the states.

In 1–2 sentences, describe the six major roles of the president.(2 points)

The six major roles of the president are serving as the chief executive, commander-in-chief, chief legislator, chief diplomat, chief of state, and party leader, encompassing responsibilities in both domestic and foreign affairs.

In 1–2 sentences, explain how the process of electing the president of the United States is different from the process of electing other federal officials. (2 points)

The process of electing the president of the United States is different from the process of electing other federal officials as it involves the use of the Electoral College system, where voters indirectly elect the president through electors, rather than a direct popular vote.

In 3–5 sentences, describe the requirements to run for U.S. president and how many terms a president can serve as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.(4 points)

To run for U.S. president, one must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and have lived in the United States for at least 14 years. As outlined in the U.S. Constitution, a president can serve a maximum of two terms, with each term being four years long. However, the 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limits the president to two terms or a maximum of 10 years if they succeed to the presidency after the halfway point of their predecessor's term.

Hoy yo _______ (ir) a un guateque campesino. ______ (ser) un ________ (event)

especial en Cuba. Hay mucha _________ (food) y _________ (music). Yo
_______ (estar) muy ___________ (excited). Para prepararme yo _______
__________ (ducharse), yo _______ ___________ (vestirse), y yo _________
___________ (arreglarse) el pelo.
Durante la fiesta yo _________ (hablar) con __________ (my) familia y
_________ (my) amigos. Ellos _________ (comer) arroz y frijoles, pero el cerdo
asado es _________ (their) favorito. Nosotros _____________ (bailar) mucho y
_______ ____________ (cansarse). La fiesta termina y yo _________ (volver) a
casa. Yo _______ ____________ (ponerse) los pijamas y yo ______
___________ (acostarse)

Hoy yo voy a un guateque campesino. Es un evento especial en Cuba. Hay mucha comida y música. Yo estoy muy emocionado. Para prepararme yo me ducho, me visto, y yo me arreglo el pelo.

Durante la fiesta yo hablo con mi familia y mis amigos. Ellos comen arroz y frijoles, pero el cerdo asado es su favorito. Nosotros bailamos mucho y nos cansamos. La fiesta termina y yo vuelvo a casa. Yo me pongo los pijamas y yo me acuesto.

Explain why the verb ser is used in #2 above. You may answer in English.