The Executive branch Flashcards
Social Studies
Which political party is conservative or also known as “right wing”.
The Republicans.
Which political party is liberal or also known as “left wing”.
The Democrats.
_________ is associated with the color red.
The Republicans.
________ is associated with the color blue.
The Democrats.
Foreign Plan
A nation’s plan for dealing with other nations.
Ambassadors
People who represent the USA in other nations
Treaty
A formal agreement between the government of two or more countries.
National Security
The ability to keep the country safe from attacks or harm.
Executive order
An order from the president to an executive branch of forcing the law.
Pardons
Declarations of forgiveness and freedom from punishment.
Reprieve
Delays punishing a person until a higher court can hear the case.
Amnesty
A pardon for a large group of people.
Elector
A person chosen by their political party to vote in the electoral.
Impeach
To accuse an official of a crime, or misuse of power.
Treason
Betrayal of one’s country to overthrow the government.
bribery
giving something like money to persuade someone to do something.
Represented by a DONKEY.
Democrats
Represented by a ELEPHANT.
Republicans
Small government
Republicans
Increase of Social Program Spending.
Democrats
Supports The Second Amendment.
Democrats
Lower taxes for businesses and wealthy.
Republicans
Supports education and health care.
Democrats
Higher taxes for businesses and wealthy.
Democrats
What three parts make up the Executive branch?
The President + The Vice President = The Cabinet.
What are the duties of the Vice President?
Has to support the president, Next in line for president, and oversees the senate.
Age requirements for president?
35 years
What is the Cabinet?
The cabinet helps the president make important decisions.
The president is elected by the….
Electoral COLLEGE
Number of Electoral College Votes =
Number of Representatives + Number of Senates.
A presidential candidate needs ________ out of _______ Electoral College votes to win the election.
270 out of 538
The ______________ can vote to impeach a political official, but it is the _________ that holds the actual trial.
House of Representatives and Federal Officials.
If _______ of the senate votes the politician is guilty, the official is removed from office.
2/3
what order of succession for replacing the president?
Takes oath in office, then the promising to the honor ideals, then the president is impeached.
Can impeach Justices
Legislative
Can appoint Supreme Court Justices.
Executive
Can reject the appointment of Supreme Court Justices.
Legislative
Can impeach the President.
Legislative
Can veto bills
Executive
Can grant pardons
Executive
Can declare Executive Orders unconstitutional.
Judicial
Can override the presidents veto.
Legislative.