Unit 4 Flashcards
Who makes up the executive Branch?
President, Vice President, cabinet, Executive
What is the cabinet?
Vice president & Head of 25 executive departments
What does the cabinet do?
Advice and support the president in carrying out laws.
What is so special about elections using the Electoral College?
Wining the right state can get you elected
How many votes must a presidential candidate win to win the election.
270 votes/ 538
Electoral college “Winner takes all”
Wining majority of popular vote in a state you get all electoral votes.
Commander in chief
Authority over the military.
- Making decisions on military strategy, deploying troops, and responding to national emergencies
Chief diplomat
negotiating treaties ( has to be approved by the Senate)
represents the United States in international matters.
Chief executive
enforcing laws
Chief Administrator
head of the executive branch.
Chief legislator
Influencing the creation and shaping of laws.
Chief politician
Leader of their political party
Chief of State
Representing the US
How long is the President of the US elected for
A president of the United States is elected for a four-year term.
What happens if no presidential candidate get a majority vote?
If no presidential candidate gets a majority of the electoral votes, the House of Representatives votes to decide.
