Article II Flashcards
What is the presidential succession in order
- Vice President (Joe Biden)
» Speaker of the house (Joe Boehner)
-President Pro tempore of the senate (Daniel Inouye)
» Secretary of State (Hillary Clinton)
- Cabinet members (In order from which they were appointed
What are the qualifications for president and Vice President
1) Natural born citizens
2) at least 35 years old
3) resident of the U.S. For at least 14 years
What is a cabinet member? How are each individuals selected?
A group of top advisors to the president that are selected to help advise the president on his decisions. The president himself appoints all his cabimet members.
What is the main responsibility of the president?
Enforce laws
What is the head of state?
The president speaks for the country, explains the goals and values of the country
Chief executive
Boss of the executive branch
Chief foreign policy make
Makes and executes foreign policy and highest level ambassador
Chief legislature
Signs/ vetoes bills
Commander In chief
In charge of all military forces, making major military decisions in war time, calling out troops for the nateial disasters, riots, etc. inspects military bases
Chief of party
The president is the unofficial head of his party, appoints ,members of his party for high ranking officials, campaigns for fellow party members
Watchdog of the economy
Watches over the economy and keeps am eye on the unemployed rates, inflation, taxes, etc.
What is the electoral college? Why did the writers of the constitution create it?
The group of people chosen from each state and DC to elect the president are well informed to make an educated decision
