The Executive Branch Flashcards
What are the qualifications to be the President?
- ) Natural born citizen
- ) 35 years of age
- ) Resident for 14 years
How is a President chosen if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes?
The House chooses
22nd Amendment
Limit on presidential terms
What is the annual salary of the President?
$400,000 salary plus $50,000 expense allowance
Who are the first four people in the line of succession to the presidency?
- ) Vice President
- ) Speaker of the House
- ) Pro temp president
- ) Secretary of State
According to the 25th Amendment, the VP, with the Cabinet’s approval, may take over as Acting President if…
- ) The President says so in writing to Congress
2. ) The Vice President and majority of the Cabinet say so in writing to Congress
What duties does the Constitution assign to the V.P.?
- ) Preside over the Senate
2. ) Help decide the question of presidential disability
How is a vacancy in the office of Vice President filled?
The president nominates a new one that both Houses must approve
Presidential candidates try to choose a vice-presidential candidate who will…?
“Balance the ticket”: strengthen his chance of being elected
In a state caucus system, what do party members do at their caucus meetings?
Choose delegates to the national convention
What is the purpose of a state’s presidential primary?
- ) Choose delegates for the national convention
2. ) Express a preference for a presidential candidate
When are National Party conventions held?
July and August of election year
What are the goals of the National Party Conventions?
- ) Name presidential candidate
- ) Bring factions together
- ) Adopt a platform
How are presidential electors chosen?
By popular vote in all 50 states (different procedure in each State)
Why have Presidents grown more powerful over time?
- ) Presidents’ actions
- ) People’s demands
- ) Congress has granted more power to the presidency
In which role is the President serving when ceremonially representing the United States?
Chief citizen
In which role is the President meeting with leaders from a foreign country?
Chief diplomat
What is an Executive Order?
A directive, rule, or regulation issued by a chief executive or subordinate, based upon constitutional or statutory authority and having the force of law
When does the Electoral College vote for the President and Vice President take place?
The Monday after the second Wednesday in December
What are the defects of the Electoral college system?
- ) Winner of the popular vote may not win the presidency
- ) Electors don’t have to cast their votes in line with popular vote
- ) House of Representatives may have to decide
Who does the President a have the power to remove?
All subordinates except judges and the Vice President
What does the President’s refinance power allow him to do?
Issue executive orders
What is the power of recognition?
The power to acknowledge the legal existence of a country
What is an executive agreement?
A pact made by the President directly with the head of a foreign state; a binding international agreement with force of law
What is a treaty?
A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states
How many offices are included within the Executive Office of the President?
12
What is the title of most members of the Cabinet?
Secretary of - (except Attorney general)
What are the two main jobs of the heads of the executive departments?
- ) Advise/support the President
2. ) Run their departments
Amnesty
A blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators
Reprieve
An official postponement of the execution of a sentence
Who creates the Independent Agencies in the Executive Branch?
Congress
