Executive Branch and How a Bill Becomes a Law Flashcards

1
Q

what are the president’s qualifications?

A

35 years of age, must be a natural born citizen, and must have had 14 years of residency

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2
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what is the presidential term limit?

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2 years

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3
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how many terms can a president serve?

A

2

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4
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what is an electoral college?

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the process of electing the vice president and president

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5
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how does each state determine the number of electors?

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each state gets two votes for two senates and one vote for each member it has in the house of representatives

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6
Q

how many cabinet members (secretaries) serve on the presidential cabinet?

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24

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7
Q

what is the power of veto?

A

veto is the power to stop an official action

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8
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what is the impeachment process? (who impeaches? who holds the trial?)

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the house of representatives impeaches and the senate holds the trial

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what is the first step of how a bill becomes a law?

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the legislative branch gets the majority for the house of representatives and senate

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10
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what is the second step of how a bill becomes a law?

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the executive branch has the president sign and it becomes a law or gets vetoed

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