civics chapter 9 Flashcards

1
Q

if the president appoints a sepreme court justice ,what must happen before it is finalized

A

needs approvement from congress

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2
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list the requirements to become president of the united states

A

natural born , 30 years old

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3
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when was the department of homeland secuity created

A

after 9\11

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4
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what can a president do

A

carry out laws

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5
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how can congress check thje power of the president

A

approving many preident decisions and appointments

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6
Q

who carries out some of the duties of the executive branch

A

regulatory commisions , government corporations , executive agencies

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7
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what can a president do before senate approval

A

sign a treaty

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8
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what was the affect of president jefferson buying the louisiana purchase

A

the size of the united states doubled

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9
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what is the best example for the presidents judicial power

A

he can choose a supreme court justice

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10
Q

give an example of a government corporations

A

the united states postal service or the USPS

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11
Q

which organizations is in charge of setting standards for products in your household

A

the CPSC

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12
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what does the constitution say the vice president can do

A

preside over the senate

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13
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what executive department carries out foreign policy

A

the department of state

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14
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What was the effect of Nixon refusing turn over the watergate tapes

A

he resigned

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15
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what do checks and balances ensure

A

it ensures the government act in citizens best interests

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16
Q

what has grown since the farmers wrote the constitution

A

the population of the U.S the presidents power and duties

17
Q

which executive agency is under the direct control of the president

A

NASA

18
Q

what does the president not do

A

introduce bills in congress

19
Q

who is the most important representatives of the U.S in relations with other nations

A

the president