Executive Branch Review

This is the title given to the members of the president's cabinet

Why can Congress not change a president's salary while they're in office?

Who gets to decide who is in charge of independent agencies and regulatory commissions?

This department prevents terrorism and enhances national security

This department deals specifically with foreign policy

The Constitution explicitly stated the president can only serve two terms

This department promotes the health and well-being of U.S. citizens

This department manages labor and business practices in the country

How are regulatory commissions different from independent agencies?

This department manages public school systems and provides federal funding for education

This department seeks to improve living conditions and provide affordable housing to citizens

This department encourages American trade and business with foreign countries

How do executive agencies and regulatory commissions avoid being influenced by party politics?

What is the definition of the federal bureaucracy?

This department ensures veterans and their families receive proper benefits/pensions

This department helps plan and manage energy policies

The president gives this speech to Congress every January about current issues going on

What is the significance of the War Powers Act (1973)?

President, vice president, Speaker of the House....who is next in line for succession?

This department manages the country's natural resources and protects wildlife

This department develops and maintains all land, sea, and air transportation

What is the biggest judicial power the president has?

Ultimately all military leaders, in times of peace and war, answer to the president

This department manages the country's finances

Why do we only have 8 justices on the Supreme Court right now?

What judicial power held by the president does this picture represent?

How many years does a president serve in a single term?

NASA, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Small Business Administration- these are examples of...

This department enforces federal laws and defends the U.S. government in federal lawsuits

What is the significance of the 22nd Amendment?

Due to the 25th Amendment, who was the only president that was never actually elected?

Federal Election Commission, Consumer Product Safety Commission... these are examples of what?

The heads of the 15 executive departments make up the president's cabinet

This department manages the U.S. armed forces

Regulatory commissions sometimes overstep their boundaries, but ultimately protect the public

This branch of government is responsible for carrying out the laws of the country

This person is the most powerful elected official in the U.S.

Traditionally vice presidents have been chosen to help presidential candidates win the election

What is the primary role of the Vice President?

This department helps farmers raise and market their crops and livestock