Question 1

President

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Can serve only 2 x four year terms
 Head of the executive branch of the government
Can authorize military action - but not declare war
Holds veto power over any law passed by Congress

Question 2

Vice President

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President of the Senate 
Has authority to lead discussion in Congress, but rarely does.
Can cast a tie-breaking vote for bills in Congress
First in line for the president if the president dies

Question 3

Presidential Line of Succession

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If POTUS dies or becomes otherwise unable to do his job, The next person on this list becomes POTUS. 
 Vice president
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Secretary of State
and then other members of the Cabinet.

Question 4

Cabinet

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A group of select advisors for the President  
Each has member must be confirmed by simple majority of the Senate, all serve at the President’s will.

Question 5

Secretary of State

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The highest ranking member of the cabinet. He or she is responsible for foreign relations and policy.

Question 6

Secretary of the Treasury

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Advises the president on economic policy, and holds expertise on banking, finance, and economics, among other things.

Question 7

Secretary of Defense

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The person in charge of the Department of Defense.  By law the person has to be a member of the National Security Council, but is also usually a member of the Executive Cabinet as well.

Question 8

Attorney General

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Head of the Department of Justice and chief law enforcement officer in the United States.  
Advises the President on any legal matters,  for this reason is considered the be the chief lawyer in the United States.

Question 9

Veto

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When POTUS  formally refuses to sign a bill. 

Bill  is sent back to Congress and will not become law unless it is passed again by both Houses with a 2/3 majority vote.

Question 10

Pocket Veto

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When POTUS  doesn’t officially veto the bill and just waits 10 days (not including Sundays)  If Congress has adjourned during those 10 days, then the bill fails.  If Congress has not adjourned in those 10 days, then the bill automatically passes!

Question 11

Executive Agreement

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an agreement between the United States and a foreign government that is less formal than a treaty and is not subject to the constitutional requirement for ratification by two-thirds of the U.S. Senate.

Question 12

War Powers Resolution

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Prohibits POTUS  from using the US Military in a foreign country for long periods of time w/o going through Congress.. POTUS must notify Congress within 48 hrs of using forces out and Congress must approve  within 60 days or they must be brought home.

Question 13

Great Seal of the United States

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Is used to authenticate documents produced by the government. It is held by the secretary of state.

Question 14

Executive Departments

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Departments of the Executive Branch which covers various areas of interest.  Some of these include the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the Treasury.

Question 15

Department of Agriculture

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This department is responsible for affairs related to farming and crop production. It also holds responsibility for the management of herbicides and pesticides related to farming.

Question 16

Department of Veterans Affairs

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This department is responsible for the healthcare and benefits of veterans.

Question 17

Department of Defense

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This department has 3 military subsections which include the Army, Navy, and Air Force. 
Oversees the National Security Agency and Defense Intelligence Agency
Is responsible for the armed forces and national security.

Question 18

Department of the Interior

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This department manages federal land natural resources, as well as conservation of ecology. The department includes the Fish and Wildlife service as well as the National Park service.

Question 19

Department of Commerce

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This department works to promote economic growth and gathers economic and demographic data. It also issues patents and trademarks.

Question 20

Department of the Treasury

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This department  mints and prints all currency used in the United States, and also is responsible for tax collection and managing the finances of the United States.

Question 21

Department of Transportation

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This department manages transportation in the United States, including but not limited to roads, railways, air transportation and shipping routes. Includes the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).

Question 22

Interstate Commerce Commission

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This was first authorized to manage railroad shipping and traffic. Later, its responsibilities expanded to include commerce within the United States as well as trucking.

Question 23

Department of State

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This department is responsible for foreign policy and foreign diplomats. They take care of citizens traveling abroad as well as foreign officials visiting the United States.

Term	Definition
President	Can serve only 2 x four year terms Head of the executive branch of the government Can authorize military action - but not declare war Holds veto power over any law passed by Congress
Vice President	President of the Senate Has authority to lead discussion in Congress, but rarely does. Can cast a tie-breaking vote for bills in Congress First in line for the president if the president dies
Presidential Line of Succession	If POTUS dies or becomes otherwise unable to do his job, The next person on this list becomes POTUS. Vice president Speaker of the House President Pro Tempore Secretary of State and then other members of the Cabinet.
Cabinet	A group of select advisors for the President Each has member must be confirmed by simple majority of the Senate, all serve at the President’s will.
Secretary of State	The highest ranking member of the cabinet. He or she is responsible for foreign relations and policy.
Secretary of the Treasury	Advises the president on economic policy, and holds expertise on banking, finance, and economics, among other things.
Secretary of Defense	The person in charge of the Department of Defense. By law the person has to be a member of the National Security Council, but is also usually a member of the Executive Cabinet as well.
Attorney General	Head of the Department of Justice and chief law enforcement officer in the United States. Advises the President on any legal matters, for this reason is considered the be the chief lawyer in the United States.
Veto	When POTUS formally refuses to sign a bill. Bill is sent back to Congress and will not become law unless it is passed again by both Houses with a 2/3 majority vote.
Pocket Veto	When POTUS doesn’t officially veto the bill and just waits 10 days (not including Sundays) If Congress has adjourned during those 10 days, then the bill fails. If Congress has not adjourned in those 10 days, then the bill automatically passes!
Executive Agreement	an agreement between the United States and a foreign government that is less formal than a treaty and is not subject to the constitutional requirement for ratification by two-thirds of the U.S. Senate.
War Powers Resolution	Prohibits POTUS from using the US Military in a foreign country for long periods of time w/o going through Congress.. POTUS must notify Congress within 48 hrs of using forces out and Congress must approve within 60 days or they must be brought home.
Great Seal of the United States	Is used to authenticate documents produced by the government. It is held by the secretary of state.
Executive Departments	Departments of the Executive Branch which covers various areas of interest. Some of these include the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the Treasury.
Department of Agriculture	This department is responsible for affairs related to farming and crop production. It also holds responsibility for the management of herbicides and pesticides related to farming.
Department of Veterans Affairs	This department is responsible for the healthcare and benefits of veterans.
Department of Defense	This department has 3 military subsections which include the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Oversees the National Security Agency and Defense Intelligence Agency Is responsible for the armed forces and national security.
Department of the Interior	This department manages federal land natural resources, as well as conservation of ecology. The department includes the Fish and Wildlife service as well as the National Park service.
Department of Commerce	This department works to promote economic growth and gathers economic and demographic data. It also issues patents and trademarks.
Department of the Treasury	This department mints and prints all currency used in the United States, and also is responsible for tax collection and managing the finances of the United States.
Department of Transportation	This department manages transportation in the United States, including but not limited to roads, railways, air transportation and shipping routes. Includes the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).
Interstate Commerce Commission	This was first authorized to manage railroad shipping and traffic. Later, its responsibilities expanded to include commerce within the United States as well as trucking.
Department of State	This department is responsible for foreign policy and foreign diplomats. They take care of citizens traveling abroad as well as foreign officials visiting the United States.

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