Chapters 13-14 (Executive Branch) Flashcards
How are candidates chosen in most states that do not hold primary elections?
Caucuses
What was created to make the process of presidential nominations more democratic?
Democratic national Convention
Which two states kick off the primary season?
Iowa and New Hampshire
What was created by the Democratic Party to encourage candidates to run despite results from early primaries?
Super Tuesday
Uncommitted delegates whose purpose is to swing presidential nomination votes in favor of moderate candidates are called:
Super Delegates
Those who vote for presidential nominees:
Delegates
A party’s formal statement of position on a current issue:
Platform
When there is no majority winner from among the candidates for presidential nomination there is a:
Brokered convention
What was established to give small states equal representation in presidential elections?
Electoral college
The total number of possible electoral votes is:
538
The presidential inauguration takes place in:
January
Which amendment restricts the president to two terms?
22nd
What hat is the president wearing when he uses the veto power?
Legislative leader
The presidents tenure is:
4 years
Which amendment outlines the process for filling a vacancy in the vice presidency?
25th
How many cabinet departments does the president have?
15
The two primary checks on the executive branch:
Tenure
Impeachment
What article of the constitution deals with the restrictions and responsibilities if the executive branch?
Article II
The organization which is made up of White House offices and agencies that help develop and implement the presidents programs and policies:
(EOP) Executive Office of the President
Two primary duties of the Vice President:
Take the presidents place if he is no longer able to serve
Break ties among votes in the senate
