Executive Branch Flashcards
List the powers of Congress.
- Investigative
- Implied
- Expressed
Define a One-Party Government.
One party has the right to create a government
Define a two-party system.
Two major political parties dominate politics within a government. The majority party has more control over legislature than the minority party.
Define a multiparty system.
Many political parties over the spectrum can run for control over government.
Define a political party.
An organised group of people with similar political ideals who desire to influence public policy by getting elected.
How many electors are there in total?
538 electors
How many electors are needed to win?
At least 270 electors
What are the requirements to be President?
- At least 35 years old
- Natural born citizen
- Must have lived in the US for 14 years
What are the requirements to be a senator?
- Must be at least 30 years old
- Must have been citizens for at least 9 years
- Must be residents of the states they represent
Name the 5 presidential powers.
- Executive
- Diplomatic
- Legislative
- Judicial
- Military
Requirements for Vice President?
- Natural born citizen
- Lived in US for 14 years
- Be at least 35 years old
What are the requirements to be a representative?
- Be at least 25 years old
- Citizen for 7 years
- Must live in the state they represent
Explain and give examples of expressed powers.
- Expressed powers are specifically discussed in the Constitution.
- E.g. punishing counterfeiters, naturalization, setting up post offices, organizing the militia
Explain and give examples of implied powers.
- Derived from “Elastic Clause”; necessary to implement expressed powers; not explicitly stated
- E.g. minimum wage, creating a national bank, military drafts
