executuve Flashcards
who and what constitutes the executive branch
pres
VP
cabinet
heads on independent agencies
what is the role of the executive branch
suggest and enforce laws
In the original Constitution, what was the term of office of the President and how many terms could he serve?
4 yrs unlimited
In light of amendments to the Constitution, what is the current term of office and number of terms /years he can serve?
4 yrs two terms
10 max
What is the Cabinet? What are the positions/titles of some of the individuals who are members of the Cabinet?
advisers to the presidents composed of heads of executive
VP, state, treasury, defense, justice
annual state of union adress
every year president delivers speech to congress outlining the nation’s issues and his legislative agenda
when is election day
tuesday after first monday of nov
During years in which there is a presidential election, when do the electors of each state meet in their respective states to vote for the President and Vice President?
monday after second wednesday in dec
What is the Electoral College?
officially elect pres and VP
how many electoral colelge
538
How many electors are assigned to each state?
reps + 2 senators
What number of electoral votes does a candidate have to win to be elected President?
270 or majority
What happens if no candidate receives the required number of electoral votes (who decides)?
top 5 voted by house of reps
when is inauguraton day
jan 20
What are several Powers of the President as identified in the Constitution?
negotiate treaties suggest laws appoint govt offices enforce laws commander in chief veto congress
