executive branch quiz Flashcards

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Presidential Succession

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presidents pro term of the senate are next, followed by secretary of state

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Balance the Ticket

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presidential candidate chooses a running mate (VP) who helps their chance of being elected

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2
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The Vice President is usually selected to…

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“President in waiting,” thus improving presidents chance of winning

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2
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If the VP needs to be filed, then under the…

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25th Amendment - the president nominates a new VP

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3
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Under the 25th Amendment, the VP…

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temporarily takes over duties of president

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4
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Qualifications For President

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  1. 35 years old
  2. natural born citizen
  3. 14 years residence
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5
Q

Making land into a national park is an example of…

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Interior

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6
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Making sure employers are being payed minimum wage is…

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Labor

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7
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Developing new tanks and Gun is and example of…

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Defense

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8
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Taking charge of improving the COVID vaccine is…

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Health & Human services

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9
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Printing new dollars bills is an example of…

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Treasury

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10
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Advising the President on our relationship with Russia is an example of…

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State

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11
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Planning new interest highways is…

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Transportation

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12
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Dealing with lawsuits pertaining to our government and Constitution is…

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Justice

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13
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Chief of State:

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ceremonial head of government/leader of nation

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14
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Chief of Executive:

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nations laws carried out & pardons, reprieves, amnesty

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Chief Administrator:

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head pf federal bureaucracy

16
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Chief Diplomat:

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determines foreign policy

17
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Chief of Party:

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leads a political party

18
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Chief of Citizen:

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represents American people

19
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Chief Economic Leader:

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oversees government spending and budget