Powers&basics
what is the commander in chiefs main role?
leads the military in affairs
what branch checks executive orders?
Judicial branch
who approves treaties?
The Senate but the rule has to be 2/3
How many terms can a President serve?
2 terms
What amendment explains presidential succession and transfer of power?
25th amendment
what is one role of the president
Chief Executive
what is an executive order
A rule issued by the President that has the force of law
What is the presidents main goal with foreign affairs?
To keep the peace and protect national security
who sets the presidents money or salary
Congress
Who is first in line if something happens to the president
vice president
what is the chief diplomats role?
handles foreign affairs
How is an executive order differ from a regular law
A executive order is brought upon by the president a law is brought up from Congress
Who negotiates foreign affairs
the president
What does POTUS stand for?
The president
who is second in line?
The speaker of the house
What is the power of recognition?
When the president recognizes and sees other country's like we recognize Taiwan
Is the supreme court able to overrule a executive order?
Only if it is constitutional
What is the "ultimate language of diplomacy"?
Military force
What are the qualifications to be President?
35 years old, natural born citizen, lived in the U.S. for 14 years.
What is the order of succession?
The line of people who take over if the President can't serve.
What is a undeclared war?
An undeclared war is a military conflict between nations that occurs without a formal declaration of war from either side
Whats a famous executive order in history?
A famous executive order is Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
What's the difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?
Treaties need Senate approval; executive agreements do not.
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
What does transfer of power mean?
when presidential duties are passed or transferred to another