Executive Branch

Executive Powers

100

What is it called when the President does not approve a bill into a law?

Veto

200

Which President holds the record for the highest number of Executive Orders?

Roosevelt

300

What are the 2 ways Executive Orders can be reversed?

Supreme court deems it Unconstitutional; Next President can throw it out.

400

Other than taking over for the President, what is the Vice President's main role?

Leader of the Senate (votes in case of a tie)

500

Name 4 powers the President has.

*Executive Orders   *Approve/veto Bills  *Prepares Budget *Command Military *Pardons  *Negotiates Treaty   *Appoints cabinet, judges, and ambassadors  *State of the Union   *Propose bills

Presidential Roles

100

What is the role of Party Leader?

Whatever party (R vs D) the President is a part of, they are seen as the leader. They rally for other candidates and help promote them and lead them in the right direction.

200

When the President gives awards and speeches, he is fulfilling which role?

Head of State

300

True/False: The President is the Commander in Chief, which means he can declare war.

False

400

What does the President do as the "economic leader"?

Prepares the Nation's budget for Congress's approval.

500

Name 4 Roles/Duties of the President.

*Head of State   *Chief Diplomat  *Commander in Chief  *Party Leader  *Legislative Leader   *Chief Executive  *Economic Planner   

Election

100

True/False: In order for the President to win, they have to compete and beat the other candidates in the party first.

True

200

True/False: The President is elected in by popular vote.

False

300

How many electoral votes does FL have and how do we get that number?

30; 28 in the House + 2 Senators

400

How many electoral votes is needed today in a Presidential election?

270+

500

What happens if a Presidential candidate does NOT win an electoral majority in an election?

The House of Reps decide with 1 vote per state

Misc

100

How long is a Presidential term, and what is there term limit?

4 years; 2 terms

200

What does the word "enumerated" mean?

"written"-more specifically written in the Constitution. An "enumerated power" is a power written in the Constitution.

300

Name all 3 requirements to be President of the United States.

*35+ Years old

*14+ years citizen

*Born in the US

400

Who becomes the President if the Vice President is unable?

The Speaker of the House

500

How many Presidents have been impeached?

3