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Ch 7 Exec Branch
Spalding Academy 7th/8th 2012
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which amendment outlined the list of presidential succession? | 25th Amendment |
| Ambassador | An official representative of a country’s government |
| Amnesty | A pardon to a group of people |
| Cabinet | A group of advisers to the president that includes the heads of 14 top-level executive departments. |
| Describe the following role: Chief Diplomat | directs foreign policy |
| Describe the following role: Chief Executive | carries out nation’s laws |
| Describe the following role: Chief of State | living symbol of the nation |
| Describe the following role: Commander in Chief | in charge of military |
| Describe the following role: Economic Leader | plan gov’t budget |
| Describe the following role: Legislative Leader | guides legislation |
| Describe the following role: Party Leader | leader of his/her party |
| Do you think the Presidency is more important than the Congress? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples. | Answers may vary. 10 sentences |
| Elector | Person appointed to vote in presidential elections for the major candidates |
| Electoral college | A group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president |
| Foreign policy | A nation’s overall plan for dealing with other countries |
| How long is a president’s term in office? | 4 yrs |
| How many times may a president be reelected? | 2 times |
| List 3 FORMAL qualifications to become president. | 35, natural born citizen, 14 yrs in US |
| List 3 INFORMAL qualifications to become president. | Protestant, well educated, male |
| Pardon | A declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment |
| Reprieve | An order to delay a person’s punishment until a higher court can hear the case |
| Trade sanction | An effort to punish another nation by imposing trade barriers |
| What are 3 benefits that the President receives upon election? | $400,000, Air Force One, White House |
| What are 3 goals of foreign policy? | National security, international trade, world peace |
| What is the Electoral College? How do they elect the president? | Each state chooses electors. Electors gather in Dec and vote for president. Number of votes/per depend on # of Congress people. |
| What is the major responsibility of the National Security Council? | Helps prez coordinate troops and foreign policy |
| What is the major responsibility of the Office of Management and Budget? | Prepares the federal budget |
| What is the maximum number of years that a person may be president? | 10 yrs |
| Which of the following is NOT a job of the Vice President? A. President of the Senate, B. “understudy” of the President, C. Become President if Pres dies, D. Commander in Chief of the military | D. |
| Which of the following is NOT a presidential constitutional power? A. Commander of armed forces, B. veto, C. declares war, D. appoint judges | C. Declare war |
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