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Unit 5

The Executive Branch

Executive Branch Part of the federal government that carries out the nation's laws.
4 years The President's term length.
22nd Amendment Limited the President to two terms or 10 years maximum.
Vice President President of the Senate and next in line to be President.
Speaker of the House Becomes President if both the President and Vice President are incapacitated or removed from office.
Impeachment When Congress brings up charges of misconduct against the President.
Senate Holds an impeachment trial to remove the President from office.
Executive Departments The 15 primary units of the Executive Branch that oversee the day to day administration of the federal government.
Chief of State Role of the President to be the symbolic and ceremonial head of the nation.
Executive Order A directive issued by the President to the government.
Executive Privilege The right of the President to withhold information they believe it is confidential or vital to the nation's security.
War Powers Act Law passed by Congress that limits the President to use the armed services for 60 days without Congressional approval.
State of the Union Annual speech given by the President to announce their policy and legislation goals for the Federal Government.
Executive Agreement A formal pact made by the President with the head of a foreign state.
President Leader of the Executive Branch.
Veto Power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress.
Pocket Veto When the President takes no action on a proposed bill when Congress is out of session.
25th Amendment Established the order by which a presidential vacancy is filled.
Pardon When the President forgives a person for a federal offense.
Federal Bureaucracy The officials and organizations that carry out the responsibilities of the federal government.
Amnesty General forgiveness granted to group of people for a federal offense by the President.
Commute When the President reduces the length of a sentence or a federal offense.
Farewell Adress The President's final speech as they exit office.
Inaugural Address The President's first speech as they are being formally inducted into office.
Chief Executive Role of the President to lead the Executive Branch and to implement and enforce the nation's laws.
Chief Legislator Role of the President in influencing the making of laws and the lawmaking agenda for the nation.
Chief Diplomat Role of the President to interact with the leaders of foreign governments.
Commander in Chief Role of the President to lead the United States armed services.
Independent Agency Federal agencies outside of the Executive Departments that focus on specific policy areas.
Regulatory Agency Regulatory boards that are independent of the Executive Departments.
Government Corporation Businesses owned by the government to offer goods and services to the public.
The Cabinet Leaders of executive departments who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Article II Part of the Constitution that established the Executive Branch.
Executive Office of the President Key aides and advisors who work directly with the President.
35 The minimum age needed to become President.
Designated Survivor Randomly selected Cabinet leader who remains in a secure location during major events.
Department of Health and Human Services Executive Department with the largest budget.
Department of Defense Executive Department who employs the most people.
Department of Homeland Security The newest Executive Department.
$400,000 The annual salary of the President.
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