The Executive Branch Flashcards
powers not described in the Constitution but have been claimed by presidents
inherent powers
formally accuse of misconduct
impeach
-must be a natural born citizen
-at least 35 years old
-a resident of the U.S for at least 14 years
requirements for president
president
joe biden
vice president
kamala harris
secretary of state
anthony blinken
defense
lloyd austin
secretary of treasury
janet yellen
attorney general
merrick garland
cheif of staff
jeff zients
the vice president can take over for president in case of…
1) Death
2) Disability
3) Impeachment
4) Resignation
the vice president…
presides over senate
which amendment clarifies presidential succession
25th
order of presidential succession
1) VP
2) Speaker if the House
3) President pro tempore of Senate
4) Secretary Of State
5) Secretary of Treasury
limited presidents ability to wage war w/o declaring war
War Powers Act