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Executive Branch
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who heads the Executive branch of our government? | the President |
| Who assists the person in carrying out the laws of the land | Vice President, Cabinet, leaders of departments & agencies |
| What are the 3 Constitutional requirements a candidate must meet in order to be President? | 35 years old, native born citizen, US resident for the 14 years |
| What is the President's term of office? | The President can serve two terms, four years each for a total of 8 years. |
| Which amendment established the President's two term limit? | 22nd |
| What is the annual salary for the President? | $400,000 |
| Are there any other financial benefits for the President? | an allowance of $50,000 |
| What other benefits other than financial does the President enjoy? | use of Air Force One, cars, helicopters White House and Camp David (country retreat for President) |
| What are the qualifications for the Vice-President? | same as the President |
| Which amendment established Presidential succession? | 25th amendment |
| Who are the first four individuals in-line for Presidential succession? | Vice-President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, President's cabinet in order that it was established |
| What are some roles of the President? | executes the law of the land prepares the annual budget appoints officials administers the Federal bureaucracy |
| Commander-in-Chief | head of the nation's armed forces |
| Chief Citizen | representative of all the American people, makes sure the people's voices is heard, sets an example of a good citizen |
| Chief of State | acts as head of the country attends festivities of historic or national importance greets and entertains foreign leaders presents medals and other awards for national service |
| Chief Legislator | Proposes legislation during the State of the Union address to Congress signs or vetoes bills |
| Chief of Party | leader of the political party that controls the executive branch, campaigns for party members |
| Chief Diplomat | maker of America's foreign policy |
| Chief Executive | head of the Executive branch that oversees our government |
| How does the President influence policy? | Propose his policies at the State of the Union Address, appeal directly to the people, sign or veto legislation, appoint officials who carry out the law |
| What kind of policy relates to dealings with other nations? | foreign policy |
| What kind of policy relates to decisions the government makes that directly affect people in its own country? | domestic policy |
| What do you call the annual report the President gives to Congress? | State of the Union Address |
| One way that Congress can check the Executive branch is to __________ or remove the President. | impeach |
| What is the title given to each person that is the head of each of the Executive Departments? | Secretary |
| What is the primary duty of the Vice-President? | oversee the Senate and cast his vote in case of a tie |
| The Secretaries of each of the 15 Executive Departments make up what group? | the Cabinet |
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