Executive Branch Flashcards
the method of electing U.S. presidents determined by representatives per state
electoral college
to ensure obedience, carry out laws
enforce
group of people appointed (chosen) by the President and confirmed (approved) by Congress
cabinet
the supreme commander of the armed forces
Commander in Chief
an amount of time something lasts
term
a person with supreme (highest) power to carry out laws of a government or organization
executive
Each state gets two votes for their senators and an additional amount depending on how big the state is. These votes for the President happen in the __________.
electoral college
Government agencies that support the executive office are led by ________.
cabinet members
The 27th Amendment limits the President to two __________.
terms
The navy, army, coast guard, air force, and national guard are led by the __________.
Commander in Chief