Executive Branch Flashcards
Who approves the president’s appointments?
Congress.
What are the three qualifications to run for office of the president?
You must be a natural-born citizen, be at least 35, and lived in the US for a total of 14 years.
What are the seven roles of the president?
The seven “hats” are:
- Chief Executive
- Party Chief
- Chief Diplomat
- Economic Chief
- Head of State
- Legislative Leader
- Commander in Chief
According to the US Constitution, how is the president elected?
Every 4 years there is an election for president where every citizen has the right and responsibility to vote. Every state has a certain amount of electoral votes based on population. If Florida had a 51% popularity vote for the republican candidate but California had a 49% vote for the republican candidate, the democratic candidate would win. (Florida has 29 electoral votes, California has 55). The majority of popularity votes controls the votes in the Electoral College. The votes in the Electoral College would be 29-republican vs 55-democratic. For the purpose of the question assume these two states are the only ones voting.
How is it possible for a presidential candidate to win the popular vote, but not win the election?
If you won majority in small (electoral votes) states but lose in big (electoral votes) states the other candidate who won in big states would win the most electoral votes. The Bush v. Gore Supreme Court case is an example.
Who does the president appoint to send to other nations to speak on their behalf?
The Secretary of State.
Explain what the Electoral College is.
A group of representatives and senators that come together to vote on the president after the national election every four years.
What is the purpose of the president’s cabinet? Who is responsible for selecting the president’s cabinet?
The cabinet is to give advice and help the president in making decisions.
The president nominates his cabinet but there has to be a majority approval in the senate. (A check and balance)
