Executive Branch Test

Question 1

What are the main roles in the American presidency?

Answer 1

1) to enforce and carry out laws.
2) to represent the U.S in relationships and agreements w/ other nations.
3) is commander in chief of the armed forces.
4) can nominate ambassadors, and federal (national) judges.( but the senate must approve them.)
5) can pardon people convicted of federal crimes.
6) gives the State of the Union address to Congress.
7) signs bills from congress into laws (can veto aka reject, but congress can override a veto.( 2/3 vote in both the HoR and the senate))
8) can issue an executive order (help enforce or clarify existing laws.)

Question 2

Where are the limits of the presidents powers in the constitution?

Answer 2

Article 2

Question 3

What are the things required to be president?

Answer 3

1) Must be a natural born citizen.

2) Must be at least 35 years old.

Question 4

How long is the term of the presidency?

Answer 4

4 years.

Question 5

What is the process of impeachment?

Answer 5

1) HofR discusses whether they believe the president has violated the public trust or broken laws.
2) senate holds a trial and decides whether or not to remove him/her from office.

Question 6

How many president were impeached and who were they?

Answer 6

Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton. (Richard Nixon was close to impeachment but he resigned).

Question 7

What is “impeachment”?

Answer 7

Impeachment is the process followed to remove a seating president from office.

Question 8

Who takes the place of the president if the president is no longer in office?

Answer 8

According to Article 2 of the constitution, the VP would take the place of the president if the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office

Question 9

What is the 25th Amendment?

Answer 9

The 25th Amendment deals with issues related to presidential succession and disability.

Question 10

What happens if the VP dies, resigns, or is removed from office?

Answer 10

The President can choose another VP, but it has to be approved by both Houses of Congress.

Question 11

What is the President’s Cabinet?

Answer 11

• President’s top advisors.
• 15 members, each in charge of one of the 15 executive departments.
• VP is a member too.

Question 12

What is the “Executive Office of the President”?

Answer 12

The Executive Office of the President (EOPOTUS or EOP) consists of the immediate staff of the current President of the United States and multiple levels of support staff reporting to the President. The EOP is headed by the White House Chief of Staff.

Question 13

When was the “Executive Office of the President” established and who did it?

Answer 13

• 1939

* FDR

Question 14

Why was the “Executive Office of the President” established?

Answer 14

It was established as a result of the government becoming more complex.

Question 15

Do members of the “Executive Office of the President” need to be approved by the Senate?

Answer 15

No.

Question 16

Describe the Nomination Process

Answer 16

1. Democratic and Republican parties pick their candidates.
   * Primary Elections: members of the party vote on the candidates.
   * Caucus: Party members meet give speeches and choose candidates.
   * these are held the year before the general election.
   * Candidates raise $, make speeches and hire campaign staff months before the election.
2. Both Democrats and Republicans hold National Conventions.
   * Conventions are held the summer before the general election.
   * Delegates meet for speeches, meetings, and to vote officially for the party’s candidate.
   Delegates votes are based on primaries and caucuses.
   * The party platform is decided.
   • The set of ideas and policies that represent the belief of the party.
     
     • The National Convention is televised to give voters an idea about the candidates and the party platform.

Question 17

Describe the General Election process.

Answer 17

1. General Election results are not based on the popular vote, but on Electoral College votes.
2. Each state has a specific number of electors (# of electors = #of reps + #of senators).
3. The winner of the popular vote gets all of the state’s electoral votes (except for Maine and Nebraska, who award votes proportionally based on popular vote).