Presidential Powers
When the President feels that our legislators need to come together to discuss something of importance.
call Congress into session
4 of these make up one term
years
Which department carries out the nation's foreign policy?
State Department
This has the force of a law, but is implemented by the president based on his responsibility to execute the law
executive order
The undocumented immigrants that came to the U.S. illegally want to be pardoned and given citizenship. This is called ________.
amnesty
Ooops - he doesn't like that bill on his desk
veto
The Constitution lists 3 requirements in order to be a President. (1) must be at least 35 years old (2) native-born citizen (3) ?
lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
Which department oversees our defenses against terrorism?
Department of Homeland Security
If the President can't get the Senate to approve of a treaty, then can do this instead...
executive agreement
Hiring government workers based on open, competitive examinations and proven ability
Civil Service System
It's an agreement with Spain
makes a treaty
Who DIRECTLY elected the President?
Electoral College
This department is responsible for all aspects of the law
Department Justice
The President selects the leaders of his departments and collectively, they are called ______________.
the cabinet
General Election
He can nominate a federal judge or this official representative of our country's government. What is that representative called?
ambassador
What is the magic number of "points" that a person must receive on election night in order to become president?
270
Manages the armed forces
Department of Defense
This requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of action
War Powers Act
Who advises the President weekly?
his cabinet
can remove/reduce the penalties of someone convicted of a federal crime
pardon
What limits the President's term to 2?
22nd Amendment
Directs services for armed service veterans
Department of Veterans' Affairs
True/False - The President can assert emergency powers during wartime WITHOUT the approval of Congress (example: WWII the internment camps).
TRUE
If there are 10 Democrats that want to run for President, then what is the election called where that party selects the one candidate to run against the current president?
primary