Executive Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main roles of the pres.
A
- To enforce and carry out laws
- Represents country w/ other nations
- Is commander in chief of armed forces
- Can nominate ambassadors
- Can pardon of federal crimes
- Gives state of union address to Congress
- Can veto laws
- Can issue executive orders
2
Q
A president has to be…
A
A natural citizen
35 yrs
Must be citizen 14 yrs
3
Q
Impeached?
A
When a someone in office can be removed from power
4
Q
What is the first step for impeachment
A
The H of R discusses whether pres. has violated public trust
5
Q
What is the second step for impeachment
A
The Senate has to hold a trial and decides wether or not to take pres out of power
6
Q
Which presidents were impeached
A
Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Richard Nixon was considered
7
Q
What does Article 2 state
A
That the vice pres can take over in abscence of pres
8
Q
Who made the presidents cabinet and when
A
Franklin D Roosevelt in 1939
9
Q
Who is in the presidents cabinet
A
Top advisors
