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Exec Branch 2017
Unit test study guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main job of the executive branch? | enforce laws |
| The President’s top advisors are known as his… | Cabinet |
| A nation’s overall plan for dealing with other countries | foreign policy |
| What document describes the powers of the President? | Constitution |
| Which article of the Constitution covers the executive branch? | Article II (2) |
| A formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries (needs Senate approval) | treaty |
| What level and branch of the govt appoints federal judges? | national executive |
| What is the main reason why the US promotes democracy around the world? | keep the country safe (national security) |
| An official representative of a country’s government | ambassador |
| What agencies and departments are part of the foreign policy bureaucracy? | Department of State Department of Defense Central Intelligence Agency |
| A declaration of forgiveness and freedom of punishment | pardon |
| What are the requirements to be President of the United States? | *35+ yrs old *natural born US citizen *resident of the US for at least 14 years |
| What amendment limits the President to two terms? | 22nd Amendment |
| What amendment describes presidential succession? | 25th Amendment |
| What department fights terrorism? | Department of Homeland Security |
| What department manages the armed forces? | Department of Defense |
| What department is responsible for conducting foreign policy? | Department of State |
| What department promotes US trade & business? | Department of Commerce |
| The agencies and employees of the executive branch | federal bureaucracy |
| When the President makes a speech on TV to gain support for the legislation he proposes, how is he influencing public policy? | by appealing directly to the people |
| A rule or command issued by the President that has the force of law. | executive order |
| How is the number of Electoral College votes determined for each state? | House of Representatives + Senators |
| How many Electoral College votes are needed to win an election? | 270 |
| How does the President influence legislation (hint: there’s an AAAP for that) | a. Appeal directly to the people b. Appoint officials who carry out the law c. Approve/veto legislation d. Propose legislation in the State of the Union |
| Why does the President appoint members of the Cabinet and leaders of executive agencies & departments? | to help him enforce the laws |
| If Congress passes a bill that the President does not like, what is he likely to do? | veto it |
| What’s the main difference between a treaty and an executive agreement? | a treaty needs to be approved by the Senate |
| Who leads the executive branch in Fairfax County? | county executive |
| How do mayors in most cities & towns get their jobs? | elected by the voters |
| When the President vetoes a bill, it is his check on… | Congress |
| What are two major ways our Governor differs from the President? | *The Governor creates a biennial budget, the President creates an annual budget. *The Governor cannot serve consecutive terms |
| Where are powers for VA’s Governor listed? | VA Constitution |
| Who oversees the operation of K-12 public schools in local areas in VA? | school board |
| What level of government employs a Sheriff, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Commissioner of Revenue, & Treasurer | local |
| What level of government hires a manager who has executive power? | local |
| Which role is the president in when he works at building relationships with other countries | Chief Diplomat |
| Which role is the president in when he gets to do the “fluff” stuff, like lighting the national tree | Chief of State |
| When the President gives the State of the Union address and suggests ideas for bills | Chief Legislator |
| What does the Governor do as Chief Legislator? | Proposes bills and budget spending |
| When the Governor calls up the National Guard to help pack sandbags before a big flood | Commander-in-Chief |
| The Governor honors a FCPS teacher for her years of service to the school system | Chief of State |
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