Executive Branch Basics
What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?
The purpose of the Executive Branch is to carry out and enforce laws
When is the Presidential election held?
The Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
What is the first of the President’s Constitutional powers? (+ Example)
The President has the Power to Veto Bills.
Example: President Trump vetoed bill S.J.Res.68 and Iran War Powers Resolution.
What is the President's Cabinet?
Group of presidential advisers that includes the heads of the 15 top-level executive departments
How is the Vice President chosen?
Chosen as running mate by the President during the election process.
What building is associated with the Executive Branch?
The White House
When is the President inaugurated?
January 20th or January 21st if the 20th is on a Sunday.
What is the second of the President’s Constitutional powers? (+ Example)
Call Congress into a special session
Trump called for a special session of Congress to repeal ObamaCare.
What does the Department of State do?
What is the First Lady's responsibility?
The First Lady does not have any specific Constitutional responsibilities.
Who is the President of the United States?
The President of the United States is Donald Trump. Fun Fact: Donald Trump is a Gemini.
What is the role of the Electoral College regarding the election?
The electors that were voted by citizens gather in December and vote for President.
What is one of the President’s powers?
The President has the power to appoint judges to the Supreme Court and grant pardons.
Example: Trump appointed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
What does the Department of Treasury do?
Collects, borrows, spends, and prints money
What are the three Independent Agencies?
Executive Agencies, Government Corporations, and Regulatory Commissions
Who is the Vice President of the United States?
The Vice President of the United States is Mike Pence.
What is the process of succession?
Presidential succession is an order in which officials assume the powers and duties of the office of president if the incumbent president is no longer to hold office.
What is a second Presidential power?
It’s the President’s job to tell Congress where America stands and what needs to be done to achieve future success.
What does the Department of Defense do?
Manages the Armed Forces.
What is the President's role with the National Budget?
The President's budget initiates the congressional budget process and provides Congress with recommended spending levels for agency programs.
What are the qualifications and the term for presidency?
Formal qualifications: 30 years old, Native born American citizen, resident of US for 14 years.
Term for Presidency: Presidents can serve a four year term and can be reelected. A President can only serve 2 terms
What is the Presidential line of succession (First 5)?
Vice president, Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Treasury.
What is an executive order?
A rule or order by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.
What does the Department of Justice do?
What is the importance of the Presidents role regarding the National Budget?
(Opinion) The President provides guidelines for the National Budget, and gives Congress recommendations.