Executive Branch Flashcards
executive branch
branch of government that carries out laws
impeach
to accuse a government official of a crime related to their government job/duties
The president is elected by a majority of the “_______”.
They are part of the system called the _________.
“electoral vote”
Electoral College
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.
natural-born American
35
resident 14
The __________ takes over as president if something happens to the current president
vice president
some powers of executive branch and president
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.