Presidential Office
Presidential Roles
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Presidential Powers
Federal Bureaucracy
100
How many years are in each term for the President?
4
100
He is the ceremonial head of the government of the United States, the symbol of the people of the nation.
Chief of State
100
If a president wins the popular vote, does he/she win the Presidency?
NO!!!!!
100
The President may remove any appointees except federal judges.
Removal Power
100
Which Department deals with defense?
Department of Defense
200
How many terms can the president run for?
2
200
President is the main architect of America’s foreign policy and chief spokesperson to the rest of the world.
Chief Diplomat
200
What is one reason why we set up the Electoral College?
Lack of technology to count votes/ Distrust in the people because of lack of education
200
With Senate consent, the President names most of the top-ranking officers of the Federal Government
Appointment Power
200
Regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, cable and satellite.
Federal Communications Commission
300
Which article in the constitution establishes the presidency?
Article II
300
The President has complete control of the Nation’s armed forces.
Commander in Chief
300
What is the name of the President’s personal advisors?
Cabinet
300
The President, acting for the United States, acknowledges the legal existence of another sovereign state.
Power of Recognition
300
With a mission to protect people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors, conducts research, develops, and enforces environmental regulations.
Environmental Protection Agency
400
How old must someone be to become President?
35 years old
400
The acknowledged leader of the political party that controls the executive branch.
Chief of Party
400
What is a Bureaucracy?
A Complex system of Departments
400
The power to issue executive orders, a directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law.
Ordinance Power
400
Manages the United States’ Nuclear infrastructure and administers the country’s energy policy.
Department of Energy
500
What day is the presidential election?
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
500
The President is expected to be “the representative of all the people.”
Chief Citizen
500
What is the biggest thing that our government spends money on?
Medicare and Medicaid
500
The President is able to make treaties with other foreign leaders.
The treaty power
500
Responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
Food and Drug Administration
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