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Unit 5 - Executive Branch Flashcards

1
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Popular Vote

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The votes cast by citizens in a presidential election.

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Elector

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A person elected by the voters in a presidential election to be a member of the electoral college.

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Electoral College

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The group of electors that cast the official votes that elect the president and vice president.

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Electoral Votes

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The votes cast by the electoral college for president and vice president.

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5
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Presidential Succession

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The order in which the office of the president is to be filled if it becomes vacant.

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State of the Union Address

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A yearly report by the president to Congress describing the nation’s condition and recommending programs and policies.

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Foreign Policy

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A country’s plan for dealing with other countries of the world.

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Diplomacy

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The art of dealing with foreign governments.

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Treaties

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Written agreements between nations.

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Reprieve

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A postponement in the carrying out of a prison sentence.

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Pardon

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An official act by the president or by a governor forgiving a person convicted of a crime and freeing that person from serving out his/her sentence.

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Commutation

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The act of making a convicted person’s sentence less severe.

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Secretary

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An official who leads an executive department in the federal government.

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Attorney General

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The chief legal officer of a nation or state.

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Ambassadors

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The highest-ranking officials representing a government in a foreign country.

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Embassy

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The official residence of an ambassador in a foreign country.

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Consul

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An official who works to promote US commercial interest in a foreign country.

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Consulate

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The office of a consul.

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Passports

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Formal documents that allow US citizens to travel abroad.

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Visas

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Documents that allow people from one country to visit another country.

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Joint Chiefs of Staff

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The group made up of the highest-ranking officials from the army, navy, and air force that advises the president on military affairs.

22
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Department of Homeland Security

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Executive department of the the federal government established after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 , to protect the US from future terrorist attacks.

23
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How old must the president be?

A

35 years

24
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President must be a __________ citizen.

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Native-born

25
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How long must the president have lived in the US?

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14 years

26
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How long is the president’s term?

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4 years

27
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How many terms can a president have?

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2 terms

28
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What qualifications must the Vice President meet?

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Same as the president.

29
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What are three responsibilities of the Vice President?

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Leader of the Senate.
Represents the U.S. overseas.
Gathers support for presidential programs.

30
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What are the three major roles of the president?

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Legislative Leader
Commander in Chief
Foreign Policy Leader

31
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Responsibilities of Legislative Leader:

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Delivers state of union address.
Sends budget to Congress.
Vetoes or threatens to veto bills.

32
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Responsibilities of Commander in Chief:

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Send U.S. forces anywhere in the world.
(War Powers Resolution requires soldiers to be called back after thirty days.)

33
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Responsibilities of Foreign Policy Leader:

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Appoint diplomats.
Meets with leaders of representatives of other countries.
Makes treaties with other countries (must be ratified by 2/3 Senate)

34
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Other major powers of President:

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Appointing Supreme Court Justices.
Granting reprieves and pardons.

35
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How is the number of electors per state determined?

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Number of Senators + # of Representatives

36
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How many total electors make up the electoral college?

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538 electors

37
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What is the “magic number” to win the electoral college?

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270 votes

38
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What happens if there is a tie or no majority in the electoral college?

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The House of Representatives chooses the President.
The Senate chooses the Vice President.

39
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How does the Legislative branch check the power of the Executive branch?

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Congress can override the president’s veto with a 2/3 vote.

40
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How does the Judicial branch check the power of the Executive branch?

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The Judicial branch can declare acts of the President unconstitutional.

41
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20th Amendment

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Gives Congress the power to set the order or presidential succession if both the president and vice president die or leave office.

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22nd Amendment

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Set a two-term limit.

43
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25th Amendment

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Provides that if the president dies or resigns and is succeeded by the vice president, the new president will appoint a vice president.

44
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Order of Presidential Succession:

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  1. Vice President
  2. Speaker of the House
  3. President Pro Tempore
    4-18. Members of the cabinet in the order that they were created.
45
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The executive branch started with ___ branches, but now has ___.

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5, 15

46
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Main responsibilities of the Department of State

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Advises the president and leads the nation in foreign policy issues.

47
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Main responsibilities of the Department of Defense

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Provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of our country.

48
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Main responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security

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Prevents terrorism and enhances security.

49
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Main responsibilities of the Treasury Department

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Advising on domestic and international finances, enforces federal finance and tax laws.

50
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Main responsibilities of the Department of Justice

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Enforces federal laws, seeks just punishment for the guilty, and ensures the fair and impartial administration of justice.

51
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Cabinet

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The leaders of executive departments who also act as advisors to the president.

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