Executive Branch Flashcards

1
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executive branch

A

branch of government that carries out laws

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2
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impeach

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to accuse a government official of a crime related to their government job/duties

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3
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The president is elected by a majority of the “_______”.
They are part of the system called the _________.

A

“electoral vote”
Electoral College

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4
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To be eligible to be President then you need to be a __________ citizen, at least ____ years old, and a ____ of the United States for at least ____ years.

A

natural-born American
35
resident 14

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5
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The __________ takes over as president if something happens to the current president

A

vice president

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6
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some powers of executive branch and president

A

carry out the laws created by the Legislative Branch
PRESIDENT:
is commander-in-chief of military forces
can make treaties/agreements with other countries (must have consent of the Senate)
nominate ambassadors and Supreme Court justices
grant pardons to people who violated federal laws.

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