Executive Branch Vocab Flashcards
Electoral College
A body of people who formally cast the votes of the states during the election of the vice president and president
Electors
A person with the right to vote in a election
Primary
An election allowing anyone from any political party, vote for anyone they want
Caucus
An election where you can only vote for candidates in their party
Article II
This government paper made the executive branch
12th Amendment
Amendment that provides an election for Vice President and President
20th Amendment
Amendment that sets the official date when the government officials reign ends
22nd Amendment
Limits the president to only running for 2 terms
25th Amendment
Shows who’s in line next in case the current president dies ( presidential disabilities)
Presidential Succession
The event where someone takes over for the president
Lame Duck
The finals days in office for a government official (place holder)
Executive Order
Responsible for implementing, supporting, and enforcing the laws made by the legislative branch
Pocket Veto
Indirect vote from the president or governor by keeping the bill unsigned until it’s too late
Line Item Veto
The power of the president, governor, or other elected executive to reject individual provisions of a bill
Pardon
Action of being forgiven by the government, for your offenses
