President
Who is the current President of the United States?
Donald Trump
What is the VP's role in the Senate?
President of the Senate
Who in the White House is responsible for the President's staff?
Chief of Staff
What is red tape?
Steps that individuals and businesses have to in order to comply with government regulations.
This is what we call a country who may not necessarily be an enemy of the United States, but due to a misalignment in values, don't always get along with each other?
Adversary
What are the requirements to become President?
Must be 35 years old, must be a natural born citizen, and have lived in the United States for 14 years.
Prior to the introduction of the 12th amendment, how was the VP chosen?
They were the runner-up in the electoral college.
Which cabinet position deals with our supply of nuclear weapons?
Department of Energy
What is the purpose of government regulation?
To protect workers, consumers, and the environment from unfair business practices.
The US sending medical supplies to country where there is a potential for a pandemic outbreak is known as what type of aid?
Humanitarian aid
What role of the President allows him to drop federal charges of certain individuals?
Pardon power
After the VP, who is next in line for the Presidency?
Speaker of the House
Which cabinet department would oversee the National Park Service?
Department of the Interior
Government agencies that are run like a business and meant to make a profit are what type of agencies?
Government corporations
The United States giving old weapons, tanks, and planes to Ukraine to help them fight off a Russian invasion is what type of aid?
Military aid
The President urging Congress to pass his immigration reform bill would be an example of the President exercising which role?
Chief legislator
Which cabinet position would come first in the line of succession?
Secretary of State
Which group of people meets with the President to discuss matters of national security?
National Security Council
The FCC is responsible for issuing licenses to broadcasters and fining networks for airing certain things. What type of government agency is the FCC?
Regulatory
The treaty that established NATO, an alliance of countries not at war who agree to protect each other from other countries is an example of what type of treaty?
Alliance
While the President has the power to negotiate treaties with other world leaders, it's up to who to ratify the treaty?
The Senate
Who is the current Vice President?
JD Vance
What is the purpose of the cabinet?
Advise the President on various issues affecting the country.
What 3 elements make up the iron triangle?
Interest groups, Congress, and bureaucratic agencies.
This is a threatened or issued penalty the President can give to other countries for violating international law.
Sanctions