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civics chapter 5 6

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What is the main responsibility of the executive branch? enforce laws and carry them
How long is a presidential term? 4
How many terms can a president serve? 2
What is the minimum age to become President? 35
What does chief executive mean? execute laws.. boss
What does chief diplomat mean? foreign policy, negotiate treaties, and world leader
What is a treaty? formal agreement
How is a treaty approved? two-thirds of vote
What is domestic policy? nation borders (healthcare, education, etc)
What is the State of the Union Address? an annual message by president to session congress
Which action demonstrates a President's judicial power? appoints federal judges and supreme court justice
two main political parties? democratic and republican
three people in line for presidency vice pres, speaker of house, pres pro tempore
what is a bureaucracy? large organization
how is this system seen? federal departments and agencies
Why is the cabinet important to the President? group of advisors
A crisis with another country would MOST likely involve which department? state
Which situation would involve the Department of the Treasury? nation finances, collect taxes
Which action falls under the Department of Defense? military, wars, security
Which situation BEST reflects Homeland Security's role? protecting u.s. from threats
What is executive privilege? to withhold certain information from Congress to court
What is the age requirement for Governors in PA? 30
Who is PA's governor? Josh shaprio
A governor vetoing a state law is acting in a role most similar to the President as chief executive
governor serve? 4
Which situation describes the role of a Lieutenant Governor? similar to a vice president
who's our Lieutenant Governor? Austin Davis
Which is a key similarity between governors and presidents? veto power, lead executive, and elected by people
Which is a key difference between governors and presidents? pres lead nation, gov lead state. pres foreign policy, gov state issues, pres commander-in-chief, gov state national guard
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