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Social Studies
Executive Branch 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Commander in Chief | In charge of the Military |
| Chief Diplomat | Top negotiator and representative |
| Chief Executive | Enforces the law |
| Head of the Political Party | Leader of his political party |
| Chief of State | * Voice of American people. * Serves as symbol of the country |
| Legislative leader | Influences law making process. Can propose legislation |
| Judicial power | Appoint judges |
| Qualification | 35 years old Native born US citizen Resident of the US for 14 years |
| Electors | # Representatives plus # Senators (2) |
| Term of a president | 4 years |
| Amendment 22 | Limit the president to two terms |
| Where the President lives? | White House |
| Where is the President retreat? | Camp David |
| President airplane | Air Force One |
| President Salary @ 2014 | $ 400.000 |
| Presidential succession | * Vice President * Speaker of the House * President Pro Tempore * Secretary of State |
| Article II (2) | * Veto Bill from Congress * Call Congress into special session * Serve as Commander in Chief * Receive foreign leaders * Make treaties (with Senate approval) * Appoint officials to gov't positions * Pardon/commute criminals |
| State of the Union | President discusses issues surrounding the nation. Typically held in January |
| President role as Chief Executive | Carry out nation's laws Appoint cabinet members to help guide policy. Can issue executive order. Pardon, reprieves, amnesty |
| President role as Chief Diplomat | Tries to promote peace and democracy Diplomacy |
| Diplomacy | * The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations. * Skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility. |
| President role as Commander in Chief | * In charge of armed forces * Can order troops into battle. |
| President as economic leader | President plans federal budget |
| How many electoral college votes are needed to be a president | 270 |