Executive Branch

Question 1

The term length for the U.S. president is ____ years.

Answer 1

4

Question 1

Requirements for president

Answer 1

-must be natural born
-at least 35 years old
-14 years a resident within U.S.

Question 2

if the President is unable to serve, next in line is the…

Answer 2

1. Vice President
2. Speaker of the House of Representatives
3. President pro tempore of the Senate
4. Secretary of State

Question 3

pardoning

Answer 3

-releasing from penalties of a crime

Question 4

reprieve

Answer 4

-delaying of punishment, except impeachment

Question 5

Presidential duties

Answer 5

*give information on state of the union
*convene and adjourn both houses
*receive ambassadors
*take care that laws are faithfully executed
*commission all offices of the U.S.
*nominates Justices to the Supreme Court
*commander in chief of armed forces

Question 6

impeachment

Answer 6

-the process of bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing
A trial may be held, and the official may be removed from office.

Question 7

Executive Branch

Answer 7

-executes and carries out the laws

Question 8

Presidents can serve up to ____ terms.

Answer 8

2

Question 9

Duties of the Vice President

Answer 9

-President of the United States Senate.
-Presiding over impeachment trials.
-Presiding over electoral vote counts.
-Successor to the U.S. president.
-Acting president.

Question 10

Cabinet (aka Executive Department)

Answer 10

-15 advisors for president
(they often have the title of “secretary”)

Question 11

Other Presidential Powers

Answer 11

*propose laws
*sets forth policies and programs
*send budget proposals to Congress
*reprieve, pardon, or commutate sentences
*appoints diplomat

Question 12

Commutate

Answer 12

-reduce sentences