Key Terms
Executive Departments
Roles of the President
Grab Bag
What the WHAT?!
100
A decree that frees a person from punishment for a crime.
pardon
100
Name two executive departments.
Dept of State, Treasury, Defense, Interior, Agriculture, Justice, Commerce, Labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Education, Transportation, Energy, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security.
100
DAILY TRIPLE! The president is the leader of his or her political party.
Chief of party
100
What is one of the president's judiciary powers?
He/She can appoint new judges and Supreme Court justices. He/She can pardon someone convicted of a crime.
100
True or False: the president can declare war.
FALSE
200
The heads of the executive departments.
cabinet
200
What does the Department of Interior protect?
Protects fish, wildlife, and other natural resources.
200
DAILY DOUBLE! The president is responsible for the operations of the U.S. military.
Commander-in-Chief
200
What is the president's greatest formal power?
to enforce the law
200
True or False: impeachment means removal from office.
FALSE. Impeachment means the official will be put on trial.
300
The president, along with his or her personal staff and advisers.
administration
300
What does the Department of State deal with?
Foreign relations, supervising ambassadors, carrying out foreign policy, protecting U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad.
300
The president has significant influence of the legislative process.
Chief Policymaker
300
What are three requirements for becoming president?
At least 35 years old. Native-born citizen. Lived in U.S. at least 14 years.
300
DAILY DOUBLE! Which two presidents have been impeached?
Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton
400
A rule or regulation issued by a president or governor that has the force of law.
executive order
400
Which executive department handles Native American relations?
Dept. of Interior
400
The president oversees U.S. foreign policy, holds talks with foreign leaders, and negotiates treaties.
Chief Diplomat
400
Who is the chief executive of a state?
governor
400
What can citizens do if they are unhappy with their state or local officials?
they can vote to recall the official.
500
A large, complex organization that functions under uniform rules and procedures.
bureaucracy
500
Who is the current Secretary of State?
John Kerry
500
The president works with Congress to write a federal budget and tax policy.
Chief Manger of the Economy
500
Who can impeach a president?
the House of Representatives
500
What are two precedents George Washington set as president?
Serving no more than two terms. Being called "Mr. President" instead of "your highness". Being respected as a figure of authority. How laws will be enforced.
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