Executive Branch 1
Which Article describes the Executive Branch?
2
Who is the current Vice President?
JD Vance
What is the President's Role in Foreign Affairs?
Chief of State in charge of foreign affairs, makes treaties, and nominates ambassadors
How many Cabinet positions are there?
15
What is the main purpose of the Electoral College?
To elect the President and Vice President of the USA.
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
to enforce laws
What are the 3 branches of Government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the President's Role as Commander in Chief?
Commander of the Military
What is the role of the cabinet members?
to advise or assist the president on specific subjects or issues
How many Electoral Votes are there in total?
538
How many years is the president's term?
4
Following the 12th Amendment, the President and Vice President must always be on the same party ticket for elections.
True or False?
True
What is the President's role as Chief Legislator?
to sign or veto laws; call congress into special session
The Department of State advises the President on
Foreign Affairs
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
270
What is the maximum number of terms a president may serve?
2
What day does the President take office following an election?
January 20th
Who does the president appoint?
federal officials, cabinet members, and federal judges
This department is responsible for monitoring terrorist threats
Dept. of Homeland Security
How many Electoral votes does Illinois have?
19
What are the Qualifications to run for president?
35, 14 year resident, natural born citizen
What is the correct order of Succession?
President, VP, Speaker of the House, Pres. Pro Tempore, Sec. of State
What Judicial Functions can the President do?
grant pardons and reprieves for federal offenses
This department is responsible for managing our nation's money
Department of the Treasury
How do they determine the number of electoral votes for each state?
The number of Senators plus the number of Representatives