Elections
When is the General Election
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in an EVEN numbered year
What are the 2 main roles of the Cabinet
1. Advise the President
2. Lead their department
Who is TECHNICALLY in charge of making the budget?
Congress (power of the purse)
What is the Primary Election
The election that narrows down the candidates to the top 2 (one from each party)
What are all Cabinet Members Title? (except 1!)
Secretary and the Attorney General (Department of Justice)
Where do we get our money from to pay for the different departments and the things in the budget?
Taxes!
What is the general election
The election that chooses the winner between the top 2 candidates. (One from each party)
What is the main job/specialty of the Department of health and welfare?
Strengthen health, safety and independence with providing services to the community.
Who proposes the budget outline?
The President (with help from the different departments)
What is the Electoral College
We the people do NOT directly vote for candidates. We vote for electors and electors vote on our behalf. (A check on the people so they don't make a bad choice).
What is the main job/specialty of the Department of Treasury?
Managing the nations finances and economic security
What happens when Congress cannot agree on a budget?
The government shuts down.
What is the difference between Delegates and Electors?
Delegates are for the Primary Election
Electors are for the General Election
Both are checks on the people. (Checks and balances)
What is the main job/specialty of the Department of Homeland Security?
Protecting the US from terrorism, natural disasters and other threats.
How long does the entire budget process take?
Almost a year! Starting in May of 2025 for the 2026 budget.