President Roles
What does being the Commander in Chief mean?
In charge of the military
Who is second in line to replace the President?
Speaker of the House
How many cabinet positions are there
15
What is a Veto
When the president decides to not sign a bill into law
1969
What does being the Economic leader mean?
Helps plan the federal budget and deals with the economy
How often are Presidential Elections held?
What is the name of the head of the Justice Department
Attorney General
Executive Order
An executive order is a directive from the President that has the force of law
Who is playing at half time at the Super Bowl this year
Bad Bunny
Makes treaties and directs foreign policy
How many years can a person be President
8 (2 terms)
What is the cabinet?
Advisors to the President
Pardon
A pardon is an official act of executive power that fully forgives an individual for a crime, releasing them from all legal consequences of a conviction and restoring their civil rights
What is Mr Beardsley's favorite color
Chief Diplomat
Represents the U.S. at ceremonies and public events
What body elects the President of the United States
Electoral College
What does the Department of Homeland Security do?
Protects American citizens from threats like terrorism, cyber attacks, etc.
Treaty
A treaty is a formal, legally binding written agreement between two or more sovereign powers, such as nations. It establishes rules, obligations, and relationships between the parties and can cover a wide range of topics, from ending wars and establishing peace to creating alliances
True or False; There are more Mcdonalds than hospitals in the United States
True: 13,000 McDonalds, 6,000 Hospitals
Chief Executive
Enforces federal laws and oversees the Cabinet
How many electoral votes does it take to win the presidency?
270
What did President Trump rename the Department of Defense to?
The Department of War
Impeachment
Impeachment is the process of bringing charges against a government official for misconduct, similar to an indictment for a criminal charge. The House of Representatives brings the charges (articles of impeachment), and if they are approved by a simple majority, the official is "impeached". A trial is then held in the Senate, where a two-thirds vote is required to convict and remove the official from office.
With the Government Shutdown, what is one job that is not getting paid at the moment
Air traffic control, military, people working in the federal government