Executive Branch Flashcards
This map could be an argument for
keeping the Electoral College
To care for those who have served, and for his widow, and his orphan.
Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Enforces the law and defends the interests of the United States according to the law
Department of Justice
Advances the national interests of the United States and its people domestically and abroad
Department of State
Maintains a strong economy and create economic and job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable economic growth and stability at home and abroad
Department of the Treasury
Responsible for providing the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of our country.
Department of Defense
Protects America’s Great Outdoors and powers our future
Department of the Interior
Provides the coordinated, comprehensive federal response in the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency
Department of Homeland Security
Ensures America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
Department of Energy
The head of the Justice Department is
The Attorney General
Which of the following is NOT one of the President’s duties in his role as Chief Legislator
The President is chairman of the Ways & Means Committee
Which of the following is NOT one of the President’s duties in his role as Chief Diplomat
Declares war
Before the _____ Amendment, the candidate with the most votes would become President & the candidate with the 2nd most votes would become Vice President
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Which of the following is NOT true about the Vice-President?
The VP is elected by the Congress
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 principles of bureaucracy?
Bureaucracies must work in secret to keep from becoming targets of espionage.
Which of the following is NOT true about Presidential benefits?
The President gets a salary of $1 million
The length of one Presidential term is ____ years
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When a bill is presented to the President, which of the following is NOT one of the actions he / she can take?
While Congress is not in session, he can make line-item changes and pass it without Congressional approval.
Which of the following is NOT one of the President’s duties in his role as Head of State?
Delivering the State of the Union Address
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a bureaucracy?
All of the agencies, people, and procedures that make the government operate
Which of the following is the BEST definition of amnesty?
Blanket forgiveness offered to a group of violators
Which of the following is the BEST definition for a Presidential pardon?
Legal forgiveness of a crime
A / An _____is a directive, rule, or regulation issued by the President that has the effect of law
Executive Order
Which power allows the President to reject individual items in a spending bill?
Line-item Veto
A pact between the President and the head of a foreign state, that does not need Congressional approval is called a / an
Executive Agreement
A formal agreement between two sovereign states needs a 2/3rd approval of the Senate. This power is the ____
Power to make treaties
According to the Constitution, which group has to approve any appointments the President might make?
The Senate
The President has the power to execute the law, which of the following gives him this authority?
The Oath of Office & the Constitution
Which BEST explains the function of the Cabinet?
Hand-picked group of informal advisers that oversee many different agencies.
Which of the following is NOT an example of bureaucracy?
US Congress
Which date is Inauguration Day for the President of the US?
January 20th
Which of the following is NOT a flaw of the Electoral College?
Each state is guaranteed a say in who becomes president.
How many Electoral College delegates does each state have?
As many as they have in the US House of Representatives and the US Senate combined.
Which election cycle is used to select the nominee for a political party as their representative for president?
Primary elections
Which states the correct order of succession for the President?
Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro Tempore
Which amendment states that presidents may only serve 2 full terms in office?
22nd
Which is NOT a requirement to run for president of the US?
Must have served in Congress for at least one term.
As Commander in Chief, the President has the ability to do which of the following?
Decide the use of the military
Which of the following roles is an example of the President as Judicial Leader?
Grants commutations, amnesty, and pardons.
Which of the following is NOT one of the President’s duties in his role as Chief Executive?
Grants commutations, amnesty, and pardons.
