Chapter 8 - Executive

Question 1

Chief executive

Answer 1

Head of the executive branch of the federal government.

Democratically elected.

Question 2

Veto

Answer 2

The formal, constitutional authority of the president to reject bills passed by both houses of Congress, thus preventing them from becoming long without further congressional action.

Question 3

“Going public”

Answer 3

That a president bypasses the heads of members of Congress to gain support from the people, who can then place pressure on their elected officials in Washington.

Question 4

Executive order

Answer 4

Rule or regulation issued by the president that has the effect of law. All executive orders must be published in the Federal Register.

Question 5

Presidential qualifications

Answer 5

35 years of age

Natural born citizen

14 year resident within the states