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Unit 1 Study Guide Flashcards

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Describe the role of this president: Chief executive

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  • Appoints cabinet members and supreme court when vacancies occur
  • Oversees all federal agencies
  • Enforcing laws Congress has passed
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Describe the role of this president: Chief diplomat

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  • Meets with foreign leaders to oversee treaties, negotiates trade deals
  • Represents US in foreign countries
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Describe the role of this president: Chief of party

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  • Head of political party they belong to
  • Appoints committee leaders
  • Campaigns for members of his party
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Describe the role of this president: Commander-in-chief

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  • Final authority in military actions
  • Able to send troops, launch nuclear weapons
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Describe the role of this president: Chief legislator

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  • Make recommendations to Congress about laws
  • May veto or sign laws
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What is federal bureaucracy?

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A structure that is organized within the executive branch. Appointed by Congress, organizations within the federal bureaucracy are to move the business of government along.

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Describe examples of federal bureaucracy.

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Department of Defense, Department of Energy, etc.

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What are the roles of the cabinet?

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  1. Advise the president
  2. In charge of their department
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How many cabinet members are there?

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16 - 15 cabinet members & the vice president

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Describe an executive order.

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An official document through which the president of the US manages the operations of the Federal government. (He is allowed to do this due to the Constitution.)

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What are the types of vetos?
Describe them both.

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Regular Veto: The president returns a bill to Congress (the house it originated in).

Pocket Veto: The president does not return the legislation to Congress, but simply does not act.

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How can a veto be overridden?

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A veto can be overridden by a 2/3rds vote of both Houses of Congress.

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What are the requirements to becoming a president?

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  • Be a natural born citizen of the US
  • Be at least 35 years old
  • Been a resident of the US for 14 years
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What are the houses of Congress?

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House of Representatives
Senate

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Oversees American farming industry

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Department of Commerce (DOC)

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Promotes economic growth; oversees U.S. Census and NOAA

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Department of Defense (DOD)

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Oversees the branches of the military to protect the U.S. abroad

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Department of Education (ED)

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Establishes policy and provides federal funding to public schools; oversees ERIC

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Department of Energy (DOE)

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Advances energy and environmental security; promotes environmental science innovation

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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Enhances the health and well-being of all Americans; oversees CDC and FDA

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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Protects U.S. from domestic emergencies and terrorism; oversees U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

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Addresses housing needs and enforces fair housing laws

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Department of the Interior (DOI)

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Manages public lands; oversees USGS and BLM

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Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Enforces the law and ensures public safety; oversees FBI

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Department of Labor (DOL)

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Manages working conditions, employment and worker wellbeing

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Department of State (DOS)

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Manages foreign affairs and diplomacy

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Department of Transportation (DOT)

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Plans and supports the U.S. transportation system; oversees FAA

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Department of Treasury (TREAS)

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Promotes economic prosperity and manages U.S. financial systems; oversees IRS

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Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)

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Provides and oversees services to veterans of American wars

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