The Executive branch

Question 1

What is the role of the executive branch?

Answer 1

To enforce laws created by Congress

Question 2

The president is assisted by..?

Answer 2

1. VP
2. Departments (Cabinets)
3. Independent Agencies

Question 3

What are the 5 main categories to define the powers of the president.
HEAD OF STATE:

Answer 3

A. Head of state

• meets with leaders of other countries
• recognize foreign land as official countries
• makes treaties with foreign countries
• appoints ambassadors
• must get senate approval on treaties and ambassadors
• commander-in-chief of armed forces
• can authorize use of troops overseas without declaring war

Question 4

5 main categories to define the powers of the president

CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR

Answer 4

• appoints heads of each executive branch departments
  
  • senate must approve these appointments
• creates a budget and sends to congress for approval

Question 5

5 main categories to define the powers of the president

CHIEF OF PARTY

Answer 5

• helps in congressional elections to ensure his party does well
• campaign fundraising
• reward loyal members if the party

Question 6

5 main categories to define the powers of the president

CHIEF CITIZEN

Answer 6

• acts as the role model of American ideals

Question 7

5 main categories to define the powers of the president

CHIEF LEGISLATOR

Answer 7

• may recommend legislation
• has to approve or reject a bill (3 actions)
  1. Veto the bill - must veto entire thing not parts
  2. Sign the bill
  3. Do nothing

Question 8

3 actions to a bill

Answer 8

1. Veto the bill, all not parts
2. Sign the bill
3. Do nothing

Question 9

What are the requirements of the president?

Answer 9

• Must be 35 years old

- must be a natural born U.S. citizen - must have lived in U.S. for at least 14 years

Question 10

What are the terms of the president ?

Answer 10

• serves a 4 year term
• may only serve 2 terms
• maximum of 10 years

Question 11

What is the impeachment process?

Answer 11

The president may be removed from office through the process of impeachment. Charges are brought against - must be convicted to be removed from office

Question 12

What are the rules for impeachment?

Answer 12

1. The House of Representatives may impeach with a majority vote
2. Must commit crimes of treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors

Question 13

Succession of the presidency?

Answer 13

1. VP
2. Speaker of the house
3. President pro tempore of the senate
4. Secretary of senate