Requirements + Fact
This is the age you have to be to be the president
35
What is the Executive Branch's duty
Enforce laws
What does the State department handle?
Charged with foreign affairs, including participating in the UN
Which article discusses the executive branch?
Article 2
What does the Justice department handle?
Enforces laws of the U.S in federal courts, Attorney General is leader
How long do you have to live in the U.S to become a president?
14 years
How many terms can a president serve for
2 terms
What does the Treasury department handle?
Manages our nation's finances, responsible for coining and printing money
Who is the head of the Executive branch?
The president
What does the Labor department handle?
Protects workers' safety and wages, enforces labor laws, mediates strikes
What must you be to become president?
A natural born citizen
How many years is each presidential term?
4 years
What does the Interior department handle?
Charged with all natural resources, runs national parks
What are some of the checks and balances the president has on the other branches?
Can veto bills passed by congress and appoints Supreme Court justices
What does the Defense department handle?
Operation of the armed forces, protection of the nation
What must you win in order to become the president?
Electoral College
Who is next in line if the president is relieved of his duties?
Vice President
What does the agriculture department handle?
Develops policies on farming, study the impact of climate change on farming
What is an Executive Order?
A directive from the President that has much of the same power as a federal law
What does the Health and Human Services department handle?
Oversees health matters and programs affecting the quality of citizen lives
How many cabinet positions are there in the U.S?
15
What are the five general duties of the president?
Foreign affairs, domestic and military administration, legislation, appointment, judicial functions
What does the Commerce department handle?
Tasked with economic development, issuing patents, and business regulation
What is the electoral college and what do they do?
group of people who elect the president using the popular vote from their state
What does the Education department handle?
Oversees federal loan programs and federal aid to schools