Article 2 Flashcards
Term limit for Vice President
No term limit
What’s the main power of the executive branch?
To enforce the laws
Chief of party
He is the leader of his political party, he must be constantly campaigning for others in his party that are running for office
Chief executive
He is in charge of enforcing the laws of the U.S. And he is in charge of the thousands of government workers within the executive department
Chief foreign policy maker
With the help of his advisors, he establishes foreign policy and decides how America will react to certain foreign issues.
Head of state
He is the living symbol of our nation, and he must provide an aspiring example for the America people
Chief legislator
Although congress makes the laws, the president has a great deal in which law will be passed.
Watcher of the economy
His Role here is to do his best to fight inflation and to create a prosperous U.S. Economy. He also prepares the nations budget.
Commander in chief
He is in charge of the army, navy, Air Force, and marines
What is the cabinet?
A group of people that advise the president.
State department
In charge of foreign relations and worldwide issues
Secretary of State - John Kerry
Treasury department
Manages government money and makes currency
Secretary of treasury - Jacob lew
Qualifications for president
35 yrs old Natural born citizen of u.s Lived in u.s for 14 yrs Each term Is 4 yrs Cannot serve more then 2 terms
Secretary of defense
Manages all branches of armed forces
Secretary of defense-Ashton carter
Department of justice
Investigates and prosecutes violations of federal law
Attorney general - Loretta lynch
What is order of succession for president
Vice President - joe Biden
Speaker of house - John boehner
President pro tempore - oraun hatch
Secretary of State - John Kerry
How can the president check the legislative branch?
Vote power over congressional bills
Pardon power
How can the presidency check the judicial branch?
Appointment of judges in judicial branch
Pardon power
What is the electoral collage and why was the electoral collage created?
The electoral collage is a body of people who represent our states and formally vote for the president. And it was made base our founding fathers wanted states to have a role in national elections, so ill informed people couldn’t vote for president directly, and to insure part of the country would be able to choose the president with out the other states wishes
What determines the number of electors a state gets?
It’s the number of representatives in the HoR plus the number of senators ( always 2 ) you have.
How does a Candidate win the presidency under the electoral college system?
A candidate needs 270 votes to win the presidency
