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Executive Branch
32 cards·by chelsea
What is the job of the Executive Branch
to execute (carry out) laws
How many departments are in the Executive Branch
15
What is the Executive branch made up of
departments and agencies
Who is the head of each department
the secretary
Who makes up the president's cabinet
the department heads
What are independent agencies
government organizations, but are independent from president
How do agencies enforce laws
educate the public, monitor public, catch individuals not folllowing laws, take offenders
to court, any other enforcement procedures
What are regulations
rules the executive branch makes about how the law will be carried out
Who is the largest employer
the federal government, most of the jobs are in the executive branch
What is foreign
things that happen outside of the country
What is domestic
things that happen inside of the country
What is the U.S. foreign policy
this country's actions, words, beliefs towards other countries
What is foreign aid
help or assistance we give to other countries through the department of state
What is military
troops led by president, Commander-in-Chief.
What are treaties
a formal agreement between countries that must be followed
How long are the president and vice president's terms
4 years
What is the electoral college
representatives from each state that vote for the popular vote
What is popular vote
the people's vote
Who does the elector vote for
whoever wins popular vote in their state
When are presidential elections held
the Tuesday after the frist Monday in November
What are the qualifications of the president
35 years old, natural born citizen, U.S. resident for 14 years
Who takes over if the president can't fulfill his duties
the vice president
What is the Oath of Office
an oath the president must take to uphold and defend the Constitution
Who administers the Oath of Office
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What can the president grant to people convicted of a federal crime
a pardon or reprieve
The president can make treaties or foreign policies with the approval of who
2/3 of the Senate
Who appoints Supreme Court Justices and ambassadors to foreign countries
president with approval of Senate
Can the president fill vacancies that may happen while the Senate is in recess
yes
The president can recommend laws to Congress
true
What is the State of the Union Address
a speech the president makes to Congress once a year
Who is the Head of State
The president
When can the president be forced out of office
if found guilty of treason, bribery, high crimes