Quiz 2.2 Flashcards
Who is the current president and VP?
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Who is currently running for president and VP?
Kamala Harris, Tim Walz
Donald Trump, J.D. Vance
What is the 22nd Amendment?
No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice
Who is in charge of the White House?
The president
Who are the cabinet members?
VP and 15 executive department heads
What are the two main roles of the VP?
President of the Senate and casts tie-breaking vote and second in line for president (not in constitution) [principal advisor to the president
What does the Dept. of State do?
Handles America’s foreign policy, negotiates treaties and staffs embassies, speaks for the U.S. at the United Nations
What does the Dept. of Defense do?
“War Department”, ensures America’s security, oversees the armed forces through the Joint Cheifs of Staff
What does the Dept. of Justice do?
Oversees the nation’s legal affairs, police, and prison system, administers explosive and firearm laws, regulates the production and distribution of alcohol and tobacco
What is the process of accepting or rejecting treaties?
For a treaty to be approved, it must get a 2/3 majority vote in the Senate
What is the president’s role in creating legislation?
Can recommend legislation through State of the Union Address, Budget Message, and Economic Report, can veto or sign a bill into law, can call special sessions of Congress
What are the 15 departments?
State Dept.
Treasury Dept.
Dept. of Defense
Dept. of Justice
Dept. of Interior
Dept. of Agriculture
Dept. of Commerce
Dept. of Labor
Dept. of Health and Human Services
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Dept. of Transportation
Dept. of Energy
Dept. of Education
Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs
Dept. of Homeland Security
