Executive Branch Flashcards
Chief Diplomat
responsible for carrying out negotiations with foreign leaders and their governments
Chief Executive
making policy and enforcing laws
Commander in Chief
responsible for the safety and security of the United States and its citizens
Chief of State
serves as the public face and figure head of the country
Chief Legislator
influence the making of laws
Qualifications to become president
14 year US residency
Native born US citizen
At least 35 years old
Powers of president
Suggest Budget
Executive Orders
Appoint Federal Judges
Veto
Approve Bills
State of Union
How many electoral votes to win?
270
Purpose of Cabinet?
to advise the president and to lead the executive branch
Primary Election
select the candidates for a principal, especially presidential, election
General Election
election between the two main candidates for the election
Who appoints cabinet members with whose approval?
President; senate approval
Who has the power to appoint cabinet members, ambassadors, and judges
President
Who set qualifications for becoming president?
U.S. Constitution
The power to declare war is a power of?
delegated power granted to Congress