Executive Branch

Question 0

Head

Answer 0

President

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

Execute laws

Question 2

Presidents role

Answer 2

Chief of state
  Ceremonial head of the country
Chief Executive
  Hold executive power of Gov.
Chief Administrator
  Head of gov's civilian employees
Chief Diplomat
  Architect of American foreign Policy
Commander in Chief
  In charge of military
Chief Legislator
  Sets the overall congressional agenda
Chief of Party
  Head of his political party
Chief Citizen
  Represents all people

Question 3

Presidential Succession Act

Answer 3

Who get to be pres if dies
  Vice President
  Speaker of the house
  President Pro Tempore
  Secretary of State

Question 4

Qualifications for Pres.

Answer 4

35y/o
Natural born citizen
Live 14 years in US

Question 5

Presidential Term

Answer 5

4 years

Question 6

22nd Amendment

Answer 6

2 terms or 10 years

Question 7

Benefits

Answer 7

$400,000
The White House
Air Force One
Security
Camp David

Question 8

VP Responsibilities

Answer 8

Presides in the Senate
Votes if tie
Becomes pres if pres dies
He helps decide on matters concerning presidential disability

Question 9

How pres is elected

Answer 9

Primary Elections
  Delegates chosen for national convention
National Convention
  Choose the presidential candidate
General Election
  Choose electors
Electoral College

Question 10

Electoral College

Answer 10

Chooses President and Vice President
12th amendment
Electors got separately for Pres. & VP
Number of congressmen = number of electors
In order to win you have to have majority
What if no one gets majority?
The Pres. is chosen by House of Representatives
VP chosen by Senate

Question 11

Pres. Executive Powers

Answer 11

Executes law
  Must enforce law passed by congress
Ordinance power- executive order
  Directive rule or regulation that has effect of law
Appointing power
  The pres. appoints positions
  Senate must approve

Question 12

Pres. Diplomatic Powers

Answer 12

Make treaties
Must be approved by senate
Executive agreements
Pact between pres. and a foreign leader
Power of Recognition
Pres. acknowledges the legal existence of a country and it’s gov.

Question 13

Pres. Military Power

Answer 13

Commander in Chief

Question 14

War powers resolution

Answer 14

Pres. can mobilize the troops for 60 days, after that, congresses approval

Question 15

Presidential Legislative Powers

Answer 15

Power to recommend legislation
Veto power
Special session of congress

Question 16

Power to recommend legislation

Answer 16

State of the union address

Federal Budget

Question 17

Veto power

Answer 17

Sign the bill
Veto the bill
Do nothing-10 Days
Pocket Veto

Question 18

Special session of congress

Answer 18

Only deal with one subject

Question 19

Presidents Judicial Power

Answer 19

President can grant a reprieve
Postponement of the execution of a sentence
Pardon
Legal forgiveness of a crime
Commutation
Reduction of a sentence or a fine imposed by a court
Amnesty
General pardon offered to a group of law breakers

Question 20

Executive Office of the pres

Answer 20

White House Office
  Personal Staff
National Security Council
  Advise president on foreign affairs and nation security
Office of management and budget
  Help prepare federal budget
Council of economic advisors
  Advise president on economy
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Cabinet
  Department heads
  Political appointees