Executive Flashcards

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Head of State

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President is living symbol of the nation.

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Chief Executive

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Responsible for enforcing US laws, and being in charge of all the Executive department government officials.

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3
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Chief foreign policy maker

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Establishes foreign policies and decides how America will react to foreign issues.

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Commander in chief

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Is in charge of the army, navy, Air Force, and marines.

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5
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Chief Legislator

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Has a great deal of influence in whicb legislation will be passed

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6
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Chief of party

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Leader of his political party. Campaigns for others in his party.

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7
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Watchdog of the economy

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Fight inflation and create a prosperous US economy, and prepares nations budget.

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8
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1-5 in line after president

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Vice President
Speaker of house
President Pro Tempore of the senate
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury

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9
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Executive term length

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Serves 4 year term, only 2 terms max

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10
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When is the VP elected?

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The same time as the president (they are part of the “package”)

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11
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Impeachment

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To remove an official from office when they have failed at their job

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What things must an official be found guilty of to start an impeachment process?

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Treason, bribery, high crimes, or misdemeanors.

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13
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Where does impeachment start?

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The House of Representatives

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14
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Where does the impeachment process travel to after the HOR?

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The senate. They act as the jury and 2/3 of them must vote to impeach.

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15
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How many presidents have gone through impeachment?

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2

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16
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How many presidents have been removed from office by impeachment?

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None

17
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Which presidents have gone through impeachment?

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Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon