Article II Test Review

What is the main function of Article 2?

a postponement in the carrying out of a convicted person's sentence

the reduction of punishment to a less severe one

Promotes economic, business, and job opportunities

executive branch may withhold information from Congress & courts to preserve national security

Manages benefits for veterans of the U.S. Armed Services

How long is the term in office?

Oversees homes owned by the government and protects tenants and renters

rule/regulation issued by the president on how to carry out/enforce legislation

enforces and defends federal laws, prevent and control crime

Who elects the President?

Deals with policies for schools

You must live in the country for ____ years before becoming President.

Develops policies on farming

Responsible for U.S. Foreign policy

body of representatives who officially elect the president and vice president of the U.S.

Protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services

How long do you need to be a citizen of the U.S. before you can become President?

meeting of party members to perform official duties, ex. choosing candidate for elective office

What power allows the President to give a yearly State of the Union speech to Congress?

official release of a person charged with/convicted of a crime, at the request of chief exec

In what way can the President influence legislation?

Who must approve all treaties and Presidential nominations?

a nation's plans and procedures for dealing with other nations

an acknowledgment by one nation's government that another nation's government is legitimate

Oversees highways, mass transit, railroads, aviation, ports, pipelines, and more

President's annual message to Congress, where he/she proposes legislative programs

meeting where goal is to work on platforms, nom candid. for pol. office/select del. for conv.

Who can the President nominate or appoint?

Coordinates the production, regulation, marketing, and conservation of energy

Which of the following is not a power or responsibility of the executive branch?

Who is the head of the executive branch?

an agreement between two or more nations to work together toward some common goal

Manages and conserves most federally owned land

What are the executive department heads, or chief presidential advisors, called?

Who is the second in command in the executive branch?

deter war and protect the security of the country

How many terms are you allowed to serve as President?

What is the age requirement to become President?

Works to prevent terrorist attacks

What can the President do in order to hold the executive departments accountable?

Improves working conditions and protects employee benefits

a member of the electoral college

Manufactures coins and currency and is responsible for tax policy

to name a political party member as a candidate for a particular public office