Vocabulary
treaty
The President is head of which branch and what is it's function
The Executive Branch - Enforce the laws
The President appoints a federal judge to the U.S. Supreme Court. What role of the Presidency is being served?
Judicial Leader
This Executive Dept. leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity.
Dept. of State
Currently, how many Cabinet positions are there?
15
Forgiving a person convicted of a crime and granting them their immediate freedom is known as a/an:
pardon
Who are the current President and Vice-President of the United States?
POTUS - Donald Trump
V.P. - J.D. Vance
The President signs the Sunshine Protection Act into law. What role of the Presidency is being served?
Chief Legislator
This Executive Dept. mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
Dept. of Education
Binding orders the President gives to federal agencies and officials on carrying out laws made by Congress
Executive Orders
A rule or law created to manage behaviors
regulation
What is the maximum number of years a President can serve?
8 years; however, there is a way to be able to serve 10 years
The President awards a Medal of Honor to a war veteran. What role of the Presidency is being served?
Chief of State
This Executive Dept. enforces the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law, as well as seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior
Dept. of Justice
What are businesses owned by the government known as? Give two examples:
Government Corporations - AMTRAK and USPS
A yearly speech given by the President to Congress that outlines programs and policies he/she would like Congress to enact
State of the Union
What are the 3 requirements to be POTUS and V-P? Also, why are they the same?
- 35 years old
- Must live in the US for at least 14 years
- Must be a natural-born citizen
Requirements for V-P are the same as the President's since he or she is second in line to be president.
Russia invades Poland. In response, the President sends military soldiers into Poland to protect our NATO ally. What role of the Presidency is being served?
Commander-in-Chief
This Executive Dept. provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.
Dept. of Defense
What is the major difference between independent agencies and regulatory commissions?
Only regulatory commissions have the power to create regulations and bring violators to court.
The order of the Office of the Presidency that is to be filled if it becomes vacant. Name the first 4:
Presidential Succession:
1. Vice-President
2. Speaker of the House
3. President Pro Tempore of the Senate
4. Secretary of State
Name 4 roles of a U.S. President
Answers may include:
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief of State
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Diplomat
Judicial Leader
Political Party Leader
The U.S. President meets with the leader of China and the leader of Taiwan to negotiate peace between the two nations. What role of the Presidency is being served?
Chief Diplomat
This Executive Dept. mission is born from the commitment and resolve of Americans across the United States in the wake of the September 11th attacks and to secure the nation from the many threats we face
Dept. of Homeland Security
What are 4 criticisms of the federal bureaucracy?
- Always expanding as a result of increased population, which means that more services are demanded from the government. It has also expanded in response to economic and political crises, such as the Great Depression and the Cold War
- Excessive rules (red tape) – complex rules and procedures that must be followed, which hinder or even block things from getting done
- Becoming too powerful
- Interagency conflicts
- Tasks are duplicated by various agencies
- Lack of accountability
- No set qualifications to be an employee of a federal bureaucracy