The Executive Branch
the official representative of the United States, and presides over ceremonial functions with the duty of receiving ambassadors and other public ministers on behalf of the United States government.
Head of State
a body of 15 heads of executive departments who advise the president
Cabinet
political divisions are organized around a population or geographic area within a state, such as counties, cities, towns, and townships
municipal governments
a state-level military force that also serves as a reserve force of the United States Army and Air Force
National Guard
release from legal punishment
pardon
in this role, executes the laws of the nation
head of government
Washington, acting as the commander-in-chief, is the only U.S. president to have led troops into battle in this rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion
a group of elected leaders who work as a committee to administer the local government
commission
is a public vote in which the citizens can remove an elected official before the end of their official term
recall
a reduction of the punishment but does not erase the crime from the person's record
reprieve
What are the qualifications for president as stated in the Constitution?
residence in the United States for 14 years
age of 35 years
natural-born citizen
referred to the unique attention that the President could command to focus national attention on an issue due to the visibility of the office of the presidency
bully pulpit
laws to protect public health and welfare, regulate behavior, and promote the common good, as long as those laws do not contradict federal laws
police laws
an agency that is part of the Department of the Treasury and whose task is to protect the life of the president
Secret Service
the right of the president and key advisers to have candid, internal discussions without the oversight of the judicial and legislative branches in order to execute their duties
executive privilege
an annual event in which the president reports on major issues and policies to Congress
The State of the Union address
This amendment established separate ballots for the president and vice president. The amendment assured that the executive branch would be unified along political parties
12th Amendment
the power to veto specific parts of a bill, without canceling the entire legislation
line-item veto
the president sets an example for civic and moral leadership in times of peace and times of crisis
chief citizen
a rule that has the force of law issued by the president to manage the operation of the government
executive order
This amendment limits the president to two terms in office
22nd Amendment
this ensures that the role of president is immediately filled in an orderly, pre-determined fashion if the president cannot fill the role.
order of succession
the Supreme Court ruled the law unconstitutional. The court reasoned that the line-item veto changed the bill that was passed by Congress and was therefore no longer the same bill legally passed by Congress
Line Item Veto Act of 1996
Primary forms of communication platforms the presidents have used
Radio
Television
Social Media
This amendment clarified many unresolved issues pertaining to succession to the presidency, in the event of the removal of the President from office or of their death or resignation
25th Amendment