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Executive Branch
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the leader of the cabinet department | Secretary |
| document between two countries (peace, negotiation) | treaty |
| when you forgive somebody from a crime | pardon |
| 35 years old, natural born citizen, lives in US 14 years prior | qualifications of a president |
| 30 years old, VA and US citizen, registered voter in VA 5 years prior to election | qualifications of a governor |
| Which article of the US Constitution definers the duty of the Executive Branch? | 2 |
| What is the duty of the Executive Branch? | Enforce Laws |
| Which Amendment set the 2 term limit for presidents AND why that limit was set? | 22nd Amendment-we didn't want our President to become too powerful. We wanted a change to mix things up and bring new ideas. |
| How many roles does the President have? | 7 |
| helps his political party with fundraising, helping get people elected | Chief of Party |
| represents the U.S. in ceremonial ways | Chief of State/Citizen |
| leader of the U.S. military. Makes all military decisions. | Commander in Chief |
| the "boss" of all the members of the Cabinet , White House staff and executive branch | Chief Executive |
| approves/vetos bills, proposes ideas to Congress | Chief Legislator |
| appoints Supreme Court, federal judges, grants pardons | Judicial Leader |
| creates peace, treaties with other countries. Appoints ambassadors to other countries. | Chief Diplomat |
| How many presidents have we had in the United States as of today? | 45 |
| What are the powers of the President and VA's governor? | Enforce laws, appoints Cabinet members, appoints justices, grants pardons, approves/vetos bills |
| What cabinet department protects farming | Department of Agriculture |
| What cabinet department protects well being of the people | Department of Health |
| Which cabinet department: protects the interests of US workers? | Department of Labor |
| Which cabinet department: is in charge of benefits for former soldiers and their families? | Department of Veteran Affairs |
| Which cabinet department: encourages and regulates businesses and trade? | Department of commerce |
| Which cabinet department: works to keep our country safe from the threats it faces? | Department of homeland security |
| What cabinet department handles foreign relations | Department of state |
| What cabinet department handles policy and use of energy | Department of energy |
| What cabinet department is in charge of public schools and policy funding | Department of education |
| What cabinet department is in charge of federal land, parks, and native americans | Department of interior |
| Which cabinet department: works to establish better and safer ways to travel? | Department of transportation |
| Which cabinet department: manages our country's money supply? | Department of treasury |
| Which cabinet department: enforces laws to protect people from criminals? | Department of justice |
| Which cabinet department: is in charge of the armed forces? | Department of defense |
| Which cabinet department focuses on the nation's housing needs | Department of housing |
| Name three regulatory agencies | Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms, federal aviation administrations, and food and drug administration |
| How long is the Governor's term? | four years |
| All powers of the state and local executive branch are stated in the __________. | The Virginia Constitution |
| Can a governor serve consecutive terms | no |
| How old do you need to be to run for governor? | 30 |
| How long do you need to be registered to vote in Virginia to run for governor? | at least 5 years |
| Who takes over for the governor and is leader of the Virginia State Senate | Lt. Governor |
| Who represents the state of Virginia in court, serves a four year term, and provide opinions on state laws if needed | Attorney General |
| Who is the leader of the local executive in a county? | County Administrator |
| Who is leader of the local executive for a city or a town? | Mayor |
| Who appoints the county Administrator? | Board of Supervisors |
| In which city does the Virginia Government meet? | Richmond |
| What is the order of succession of the president? | Vice president, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempor of the Senate, Cabinet Secretaries. |
| What is the maximum amount of years the president can serve | 8 years |
| What role does the president have when making an executive order | Chief Executive |
| Who approves the president's budget | The house of representatives and senate |
| President Trump is the Chief of Party for which party | Republican |
| What is the job of the vice president | serve as the leader of the U.S Senate and advise the President when needed |
| VA Cabinet departments and regulatory agencies in the state of Virginia do all of the following | Administer and enforce laws in Virginia, Provide services to citizens of Virginia, Regulate aspects of business and the economy in Virginia |
| Who is the current Governor of Virginia? | Glenn Youngkin |
| If something happens to the Governor and he/she is unable to do the job, then the _______________ would take over and replace him/her as Governor. | Lieutenant Governor |
| How does Chesterfield County's County Administrator get his job? | The Board of Supervisors hire him |
| What does the term "bipartisan" mean? | political parties working together |
| How does the sheriff, commissioner of revenue, and treasurer get their job? | elected |
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