The Basics of the Executive Branch
Which article of the Constitution describes the Executive Branch?
Article II (2)
How long is one presidential term?
4 years
In the role of Commander‑in‑Chief, what does the president control?
The armed forces (military.)
How many executive departments are there?
15 departments
What is a treaty?
A formal agreement with other nations
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President (Donald Trump)
Which amendment limits the president to two terms?
22nd Amendment
Which role allows the president to sign or veto bills?
Legislative Leader
What is the main job of the president’s Cabinet?
To advise the President
What is a pardon?
The president's power to forgive a convicted criminal of a federal crime
How long must a presidential candidate be a US resident?
At least 14 years
Which amendment lists the presidential line of succession?
25th amendment
Which presidential role makes the president the FACE of America?
Head of State
What are the three main functions of executive departments and agencies?
Advise, make regulations, and enforce laws and regulations
What is executive authority?
Executive = enforce. Authority = power. So the President's power to enforce the law.
How long must a presidential candidate be a U.S. citizen?
Their whole life... (natural born citizen)
What is the maximum number of years a president may serve?
10 years max
What TWO powers does the President have as the Chief Diplomat?
The power to make treaties, and the power to meet with foreign leaders
Name four types of officials the president appoints.
Cabinet members, ambassadors, federal judges, and Supreme Court justices
What is a presidential appointment? And who has to approve it?
When the President picks someone for a job. Must be approved by the Senate.
List the four main parts of the Executive Branch.
President, Vice President, Cabinet, Departments and Agencies
List the first 4 people (positions) that are in the line of succession. YOU MUST SAY THEM IN ORDER.
Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro Tempore, Cabinet Members (starts with the Secretary of State)
List the three implied powers of the president.
Meeting with the Cabinet, dismissing Cabinet members, and issuing executive orders
Which department was created after September 11 (9/11) to stop terrorism?
Department of Homeland Security
What is a regulation? And give an example of one that we had during the pandemic.
A rule made a department/agency that we must follow. Example: no eating in restaurants (take out food only.)