The Executive Branch Flashcards

1
Q

powers not described in the Constitution but have been claimed by presidents

A

inherent powers

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2
Q

formally accuse of misconduct

A

impeach

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3
Q

-must be a natural born citizen
-at least 35 years old
-a resident of the U.S for at least 14 years

A

requirements for president

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4
Q

president

A

joe biden

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5
Q

vice president

A

kamala harris

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6
Q

secretary of state

A

anthony blinken

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7
Q

defense

A

lloyd austin

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8
Q

secretary of treasury

A

janet yellen

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9
Q

attorney general

A

merrick garland

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10
Q

cheif of staff

A

jeff zients

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11
Q

the vice president can take over for president in case of…

A

1) Death
2) Disability
3) Impeachment
4) Resignation

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12
Q

the vice president…

A

presides over senate

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13
Q

which amendment clarifies presidential succession

A

25th

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14
Q

order of presidential succession

A

1) VP
2) Speaker if the House
3) President pro tempore of Senate
4) Secretary Of State
5) Secretary of Treasury

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15
Q

limited presidents ability to wage war w/o declaring war

A

War Powers Act

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16
Q

-passed after 9/11
-a response to terrorism
-gave the president the broad power
-officers dont need a warrant to wiretap suspects of terrorism

A

The Patriot Act

17
Q

protection of a nations collective lands and people from foreign threats

A

nation security

18
Q

a course of action by govts to solve problems

A

public policy