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6th Gr. Mrs. George

Civics/Executive Branch

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All of the people who work in the various departments in the executive branch are known as the... BUREAUCRACY
a person who works in the bureaucracy is known as a... BUREAUCRAT
How old does a person have to be to become president of the US? 35
How much does the president make each year? $400,000
What are two of the buildings that house some of the main participants in the executive brance of government? THE WHITE HOUSE AND THE PENTAGON
The street that the White House is located on is called... PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
List two of the benefits that the president receives while serving his term. 1. FREE TRANSPORTATION ON AIR FORCE ONE 2. PROTECTION OF THE SECRET SERVICE 3.FREE HOUSING IN THE WHITE HOUSE 4. PENSION - RETIRMENT INCOME
What term involves providing a list of persons who will take over if the president and his successors are unable to serve? PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION
If the Vice President were to become incapacitated, who would take over as president? THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
The group of people who actually elect the president is actually called... THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE
The president is actually elected by the electoral college rather than the votes of each of the American people. That would be called the... POPULAR VOTE
Why did our nation's founding fathers establish the Electoral College, why didn't they want the president to be elected by the popular vote? They did not trust the judgement of the common man.
Bureaucrats work for the _____________, while people working in the business world work in the ----------------. CIVIL SERVICE, PRIVATE SECTOR
A person who works with leaders of other nations to carry out U.S. foreigh policy is called a ... DIPLOMAT
People who are experts in their field and serve as the President's closest advisors with issues that pertain to that field are known as the President's... CABINET
Which member of the President's Cabinet deals with relations with foreign countries? SECRETARY OF STATE
How does the government determine the number of electors each state has? Based on population, it is the number of congressmen each state sends to Washington, DC
If the president thinks he might jeopardize our nation's security by sharing important secrets with Congress, he can keep secrets by claiming... EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE
The three most important members of the president's cabinet are: 1. SECRETARY OF STATE, 2. SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, 3. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
What are the five major roles that the president must assume on a daily basis? 1. COMMANDER IN CHIEF, 2. CHIEF EXECUTIVE, 3. CHIEF OF PARTY, 4. CHIEF OF STATE, 5. CHIEF LEGISLATOR
When the president vetoes or passes a a bill proposed by Congress, he is fulfilling which of his roles? CHIEF LEGISLATOR
When President Bush entertains the French Prime Minister and his wife, he is fulfilling which of his roles? CHIEF OF STATE
When the president speaks at a fundraiser dinner to try to gain money for the Republican Party, he is serving in what role? CHIEF OF PARTY
When the president makes decisions about the number of troops that should be sent to Iraq, he is assuming which of his roles? COMMANDER IN CHIEF
When George Bush consults with Republican leaders to persuade them to push a bill that he supports through Congress, what role is he assuming? CHIEF LEGISLATOR
Which Cabinet Department would enforce laws that have to do with using huclear energy and hydro-electric energy? DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Which Cabinet Department would deal with an inner city, affordable housing project? DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Which department would establish restrictions with regards to mining gold and silver in America? DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Which department would go about arranging for a segment of interstate to connect Florida with Alabama? DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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