Foundation of Executive Branch
Roles of the President
Presidential Powers
Misc.
100
The purpose of the Executive Branch is
What is enforce or execute the laws
100
This is a role of the President to steer Congress to create legislation?
What is Chief Legislator
100
President's power to stop a law is called
Veto Power
100
What is the process of charging/accusing a president of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors?
What is impeachment
200
Where is the Executive Branch found in the US Constitution? What article?
What is Article 2
200
What role of the President represents that person being an ideal citizen?
What is Chief Citizen
200
This is a formal agreement between nations regarding an issue.
What is treaty
200
Identify two people/groups included in the Executive Office of the President.
President's personal and political advisors; Chief of Staff; assistants/deputy assistants, Vice President, press secretary, First Lady; 20 agencies; National Security Council; Office of Management and Budget; Council of Economic Advisors
300
How long does the president have to be a resident of the U.S. before holding office?
What is 14 years
300
President is the head of the U.S. military, another name for that would be?
What is Commander-in-Chief
300
What is Executive Privilege?
Executive Privilege is when the President is entitled to privacy in his conversations related to his role in office.
300
Presidential directives, rules, or regulations that have the effect of the law when signed.
Executive Orders.
400
What benefits does the president enjoy in office?
Lifelong protection by the Secret Service, 400,000 a year, Residence at the White House, Free travel for business purposes and personal time.
400
Which role is the ceremonial head of the government?
Chief of state
400
The President's power to forgive someone for a federal crime.
pardon
400
Name 3 Cabinet Position
answers will vary
500
True or False: To become president one must have previous political experience. (Being a governor of a state would be an example)
What if False
500
What is the role of the President when they work with other countries
Cheif Diplomat
500
What act gave the President 48 hours to give Congress the information surrounding a situation in which armed forces were deployed if there was an attack on the U.S. or forces abroad?
What is War Powers Act
500
What are independent regulatory commissions?
Independent agencies that make rules and bring violators to court.