Citizens
Founders thought the main purpose of government was what?
protect peoples basic rights
Who nominates the Cabinet
the President
What title is the president using when he tells who will lead the troops and how we use our weapons
Commander in Chief
Which Branch is the most powerful?
all the branches are equal because of checks and balances
Was the Cabinet defined in great detail? (yes or no)
No
What do all citizens have the right to do? Pertains to the subject (name two)
vote and be elected to public office
Who approves the Cabinet nominations
the Senate
What are two things the President can't do?
can not make laws, and he can't serve for more than 8 years
Who appoints the federal judgeships?
The President
What is the Cabinet meant to do for the President?
advise
When we are electing officials we need to be sure to what
doing the job we hire them for and make sure they are doing a good job
Who is the highest-ranking member of Cabinet
Vice President
What title is the President using when he is keeping unemployment rate down and aiding businesses
guardian of economy
What is pardon?
a conviction is completely overturned and a record is expunged
What do some Presidents use to threaten to veto a bill causing legislators to rethink them before they are passed?
media
Why is participation in government in our own self-interest?
participation is an instrumental driver of democratic and socioeconomic change
How many Cabinet members are there
There are at least 16 Cabinet members, with the 15 department heads and the Vice President, but the President can have more if he chooses
What is the Presidents title when he plans for Social Security, welfare programs, taxes, inflation, and public education
Political Agenda Setter
How long are federal judgeships and what does it mean
life term- meaning they are in office until they retire or are impeached
Who calls the members of the Senate and House of Representatives to urge them to vote for or against a bill? (be specific- title)
Legislative Manager
voting, signing a petition, writing letters to elected officials, contributing money to a candidate, attending meeting to gain information, campaigning for a candidate, lobby for laws, demonstrating through peaceful protest, running for office
Which of these is NOT one of the Cabinet departments State, Treasury, Defense, Attorney General, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, Tribal, Energy, Education, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security
Tribal
What is the title of the President when people are looking to him for inspiration?
Head of State
What are two ways the President checks the Legislative Branch?
President has the power to veto bills and can create executive orders to further explain a law
What does Section 4 of the 25 Amendment allow the Vice President and Cabinet to jointly decide?
it allows them to jointly agree that the President is unable to discharge the powers duties of his office