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Article II
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Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
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When the President wants to enforce a regulation with the "force of law" behind it, and without the approval of Congress, this is called an...
Executive Order
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The President has the power to _____ a bill created by Congress.
Veto
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Define "Checks and Balances."
The Branches of Government checking on each other to ensure that one branch doesn't become too powerful.
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Who is the new Governor of Maryland?
Republican Larry Hogan
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Who is the head of the Executive Branch at the STATE level?
The Governor
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The President has the ability to _____________ criminals and politicians of past crimes or disgraces.
Pardon
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The President must inform Congress each year of the current affairs of the nation, and give suggestions for action necessary in the upcoming year. What is this speech called?
The State of the Union Address
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Define the Executive Office of the President.
The President's group of advisors from every field, whom he meets with daily to answer his questions and to keep him informed and updated on all issues facing the nation.
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Who is our new Howard County Executive?
Allan Kittleman
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Who is the head of the Executive Branch at the local level?
The County Executive
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Does an Formal Treaty or an Executive Agreement require the approval of Congress?
A Formal Treaty requires the approval of Congress.
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What is the role of the Secretary of State?
They are the President's chief foreign affairs adviser.
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Please explain what Expressed Powers are, and give an example.
Powers listed in the Constitution. Any of the powers listed in the Constitution will be acceptable.
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How can the power of executive order sometimes make the President be seen as a "dictator?"
He can act without the approval of Congress.
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Please list the 4 issues facing Maryland that we discussed during our "Press Conference."
Crime, Higher Education, Transportation, Chesapeake Bay Pollution
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What are two positions in the Federal Government that the President appoints?
Members of the Cabinet, Chief of Staff, Ambassadors, Supreme Court Justices
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What is the role of the Attorney General?
They are the head of the Criminal Justice system. They are the President's chief legal advisor, as well as the state's chief law enforcement officer.
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What are implied powers and can you give an example?
Implied Powers refer to powers given to the government that are implied from expressed powers (stems from the Elastic Clause).
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Please explain the difference between the Cabinet and the Executive Office of the President?
Cabinet members are the heads of large bureaucracies and only meet once every 2 months to check in with each other, or in times of emergency. The EOP is made up of thousands of people working with the President daily to keep him informed and updated on the latest news from every field of study.
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What term refers to having multiple levels of government, and please explain the importance of having these positions in the Executive Branch?
Federalism. Response to the second half of the question could have multiple responses. Points awarded based on accuracy.
500
Does the President get to appoint members of the Cabinet? Can you name three members?
Yes. Attorney General, Secretary of State, Defense, Education, Interior, Treasury, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Health, Housing, Energy, Veterans AFfairs, Homeland Secrurity, Transportation
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Please explain what the phrase "balancing the ticket" refers to in reference to the Vice President?
The President often chooses a Vice President to run in the General Election who is different from themselves in order to broaden their voter base.
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What are inherent powers and can you give an example?
Powers that are assumed to the President because he is the head of the state.
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How has the role of the President evolved from its original creation in Article II of the Constitution?
Points awarded based on accuracy and use of support in their answer