The Executive branch Flashcards

Social Studies

1
Q

Which political party is conservative or also known as “right wing”.

A

The Republicans.

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2
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Which political party is liberal or also known as “left wing”.

A

The Democrats.

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3
Q

_________ is associated with the color red.

A

The Republicans.

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4
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________ is associated with the color blue.

A

The Democrats.

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5
Q

Foreign Plan

A

A nation’s plan for dealing with other nations.

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6
Q

Ambassadors

A

People who represent the USA in other nations

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7
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Treaty

A

A formal agreement between the government of two or more countries.

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8
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National Security

A

The ability to keep the country safe from attacks or harm.

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9
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Executive order

A

An order from the president to an executive branch of forcing the law.

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10
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Pardons

A

Declarations of forgiveness and freedom from punishment.

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11
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Reprieve

A

Delays punishing a person until a higher court can hear the case.

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12
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Amnesty

A

A pardon for a large group of people.

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13
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Elector

A

A person chosen by their political party to vote in the electoral.

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14
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Impeach

A

To accuse an official of a crime, or misuse of power.

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15
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Treason

A

Betrayal of one’s country to overthrow the government.

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16
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bribery

A

giving something like money to persuade someone to do something.

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17
Q

Represented by a DONKEY.

A

Democrats

18
Q

Represented by a ELEPHANT.

A

Republicans

19
Q

Small government

A

Republicans

20
Q

Increase of Social Program Spending.

A

Democrats

21
Q

Supports The Second Amendment.

A

Democrats

22
Q

Lower taxes for businesses and wealthy.

A

Republicans

23
Q

Supports education and health care.

A

Democrats

24
Q

Higher taxes for businesses and wealthy.

A

Democrats

25
Q

What three parts make up the Executive branch?

A

The President + The Vice President = The Cabinet.

26
Q

What are the duties of the Vice President?

A

Has to support the president, Next in line for president, and oversees the senate.

27
Q

Age requirements for president?

A

35 years

28
Q

What is the Cabinet?

A

The cabinet helps the president make important decisions.

29
Q

The president is elected by the….

A

Electoral COLLEGE

30
Q

Number of Electoral College Votes =

A

Number of Representatives + Number of Senates.

31
Q

A presidential candidate needs ________ out of _______ Electoral College votes to win the election.

A

270 out of 538

32
Q

The ______________ can vote to impeach a political official, but it is the _________ that holds the actual trial.

A

House of Representatives and Federal Officials.

33
Q

If _______ of the senate votes the politician is guilty, the official is removed from office.

A

2/3

34
Q

what order of succession for replacing the president?

A

Takes oath in office, then the promising to the honor ideals, then the president is impeached.

35
Q

Can impeach Justices

A

Legislative

36
Q

Can appoint Supreme Court Justices.

A

Executive

37
Q

Can reject the appointment of Supreme Court Justices.

A

Legislative

38
Q

Can impeach the President.

A

Legislative

39
Q

Can veto bills

A

Executive

40
Q

Can grant pardons

A

Executive

41
Q

Can declare Executive Orders unconstitutional.

A

Judicial

42
Q

Can override the presidents veto.

A

Legislative.