Executive Branch Flashcards
Define Electoral College
(in the US) a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president
Each state gets 2 senate votes and the number of House votes depends on size
Define treaty.
a formal agreement between 2 or more sovereign states
define executive agreement
a pact between the president and the head of a foreign state
define cabinet/executive department
a board to advise the President; members are the secretaries of executive departments; the United States constitution does not provide for the cabinet
They are appointed by the president
War Powers Resolution of 1973
- President must report to congress within 48 hours of committing troops
- commitment must end within 60 days unless congress agrees to a longer time
Presidential Succession act of 1947
Vice president takes over the office of President upon the death, resignation, or removal by impeachment of a President
twentieth amendment
moved inauguration day of the President from March 4th to January 20th
twenty second amendment
limits the number of terms a President can serve to 2
twenty fifth amendment
if there is vacancy, the president appoints a new VP and both houses must confirm the nominee
What are the qualifications of the President?
- natural born citizen
- at least 35 years old
- resident of the U.S. for 14 years
- art 1, sec 1, clause 5
Where in the Constitution is the Executive Branch outlined?
article 2
What are the eight roles of the President? Briefly describe each role.
- Chief of State
- Chief Executive
- Chief Administrator
- Chief Diplomat
- Commander in Chief
- Chief Legislator
- Chief of Party
- Chief Citizen
How many votes does each state get in the Electoral College?
their number of representatives in the house + the number of senators
How long is a Presidential Term?
4 years
Which laws does the President execute or enforce?
all federal laws; no matter what his personal view may be
