The Executive Branch

Purpose of this is to inform Congress and the American ppl of important issues to be addressed

Order of Succession is est. in the ____, which states the VP becomes new Pres & names new VP

Department: works to prevent terrorist attacks w/in US & minimize damage from nat. disasters

The __ approves all Cabinet appointments

An impeachment trial of a federal official is held in the ___.

Role: Representing the nation and performing ceremonial duties.

Strong popular support; an informal source of power for a President.

Which of the following is NOT a limit to a President's power?

Role: make sure laws are carried out

Individual who enforces & defends federal laws.

Which is NOT a ground for impeachment, according to the Constitution?

What is the annual income of the US President?

Department: provides military forces needed to deter war & protect US--Army, Navy, Marines, etc

Department: oversees national conservation efforts, responsible for natural resources/wildlife

An impeachment must begin in the __ and be passed with a 2/3 vote.

Department: focus on interests of US workers by protecting workers' wages, health, safety, etc.

Which of the following is a state with some of the highest electoral votes?

Which US President was NOT impeached?

Which is NOT a possible outcome of impeachment?

Which of the following is NOT a power given to the Pres. in the Constitution?

Department: researches & develops reliable energy systems that are friendly to the environment

Department: establishes guidelines for American education.

Which Article of the Constitution establishes the Presidential Powers?

The ______ spells out the 18 next steps to find a President.

There are ___ departments and secretaries in the President's Cabinet.

What is the main job of the President?

Role: helps others get elected & plans party strategy.

A ___ vote is needed to confirm an impeachment and to end the trial.

Individual who handles foreign affairs & relationships with other nations; speaks for US in UN

What of the following is NOT a "perk" of being the President?

A formal accusation in which a federal official is accused of unlawful activity.

Inauguration Day is...

Role: Directs foreign policy, makes treaties, makes executive agreements w/ other countires

Which Presidential election had the closest popular vote in history?

Role: Proposing legislation, meeting with Congressmen to influence them, exercising veto power

Which is NOT a qualification to become a President in the US?

How are electoral votes determined in each state?

Role: leader of armed forces, power to make war, in charge of military operations.

System of the Electoral College in which candidate with most popular votes gets all E. votes

___ elects the President and Vice President of the U.S. 

How many electoral votes are needed to win the Presidency?

Department: forms & recommends economic, financial, tax & fiscal policies--mfg. coins/currency

Rule or command the President gives that has the same power as law.

Role: Assisted by Council of Economic Advisors to create the national budget.

Its main purpose is to advise the President on issues; heads of major depts & supervise laws

This was passed by Congress to keep the Pres. from abusing power of sending troops into battle.