Vocabulary Terms
What is the president’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress called?
Veto
What is a sample ballot?
Something that shows the candidates and issues will be on the actual ballot.
What does the president need to create a treaty?
2/3 vote from the Senate.
Why did Hamilton believe we needed a strong central government?
To protect the community and administer the laws.
Which local official issues marriages licenses?
County Clerk
What the the rules and regulations issued by the president that have the force of law called?
Executive Orders
What is a county that sells alcohol in some places, but not all called?
A moist county
What is one thing that the president can get impeached for?
Treason, Bribery, High crimes and misdemeanors
What is one power that the Vice President have?
Oversees the Senate
Can break ties in the Senate
Takes over for the president if the president can no longer serve.
Which local official is the head of the local law enforcement?
Sheriff
What the president's role as the leader of the armed forces called?
Commander-in-Chief
What is a wet county? Is Menifee now a wet, dry, or moist county?
A wet county sells alcohol. Menifee is a wet county.
What is one benefit of the president using executive orders?
It is quicker than going through Congress.
It can easily be changed.
What is one example of how the U.S. participates in foreign policy?
Make treaties
Make war
Give aid to other countries
Which local official is the legal advisor for the county?
County Attorney
What is the group of advisors to the president called?
The Cabinet
What does somebody need to be able to purchase medicinal marijuana in Kentucky?
A prescription
How was the first 100 days precedent established?
By Franklin Roosevelt's presidency.
Which local official oversees the county, implements policies, and manages the government?
The Judge Executive
What is one example of how the executive branch can carry out laws?
Educate the public about new laws
Monitor the public to make sure laws are being followed
Catch individuals or organizations not following the law
Take suspects to court
Follow any other enforcement procedures the agency may have
What is the system of government departments and agencies that carry out the day-to-day work of government called?
Bureaucracy
Which Amendment in the 2024 ballot was about using government money to fund private schools? Did it pass?
Amendment 2. It did not pass.
How does the electoral college work to select the president?
Each state has electors based on population. The electors vote on the president. The winner of the presidency must have 270 electoral votes.
Which local official is in charge of legal documents and the local court?
Circuit Clerk
How much power does the executive branch have? Explain your answer.
Answers will vary