the cabinet
what's the role of the cabinet
advise the President on any subject he or she may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office.
How does the electoral college over-represent citizens of small states while under-representing citizens of large states?
giving them more power when electing the president.
why have the president's duties increased over the past 200 years
as the role of the federal government has grown and the country has endured wars and other major crises, citizens have looked to the presidency for leadership.
who is the head of executive branch
the president
when is election day
the Tuesday after the first Monday in November
what do they call the head of department
secretary
How did they decide on 538 as the number of total votes?
equal to the number of its U.S. Senators plus the number of its U.S. Representatives
Some of the president’s powers don’t appear in the Constitution. What are these powers called?
informal powers
what article of the constitution describes the structure and roles and power of the executive branch
article 2
who formally elects the president
the electoral college in January after November's general election
how many departments are there
15 department
What is the number of votes that candidates are trying to get? Why is it that number?
270 its a safe number
What is executive privilege?
the privilege, claimed by the president for the executive branch of the US government, of withholding information in the case of national security
what's the role of the executive branch
to carry out federal laws and defend the constitution
what are the three presidential qualifications included in the constitution
native born, 35 years of age, 14 years resident of the us
what's the line of succession who's the second and third people next in line
vice president and speaker of the house
How does the electoral college protect small states?
they cant be ignored
How can an executive order be overturned? Why aren’t they as durable as laws?
Actual law can be made in place of it they are temporary the next president can get rid of it
who has to approve most presidential appointments
congress
2, 4year terms
describe the impeachment process
the Senate sits as a High Court of Impeachment to consider evidence, hear witnesses, and vote to acquit or convict the impeached official. A committee of representatives, called “managers,” act as prosecutors before the Senate.
What is a swing state? Why are they important?
refers to any state that could reasonably be won by either the Democratic or Republican presidential candidate by a swing in votes.
Why might congress give some legislative power to the president?
if they don't want responsibly if things go wrong
what is the 25th amendment
if the President is unable to perform the powers and duties of his office, due to health or other reasons, then the Vice President will become Acting President until the President is able to resume his position
what's the president's yearly salary
400,000 a year