The Executive Branch Flashcards
Execute
To carry out
executive
The branch of government that carries out an enforces laws passed by the legislative Branch
What is the title of the chief executive or head of the executive branch of the United States
What is the name of the person who is currently in the office
The president / Joe Biden
What is the title of the second in command
What is that person’s name today
Vice president / Mike Johnson
What is the job of the electoral college
Is it true the President and vice President it was established to keep ill informed common people for making a mistake and electing a disastrous leader
How many electoral votes does your state have today
20
Who chooses the president in the event of a tie
The House of Representatives chooses the president in the event of a tie
What three requirements must be met in order to be president of the United States
- A natural born citizens of the United States
- Must be at least 35 years old
- Must have been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years
In the proper order of succession who will take over in the event the president dies list for people
- Vice president
- Speaker of the House
- President pro tempore of the Senate
- Secretary of State
Why do you suppose there’s a gap of time between the president is elected and when he takes office
It takes time for the president to get organized to cabinet members make plans etc