Executive Branch Basics
How many terms can the president serve?
2 terms
As Chief ____________, the president is the director of the United States government.
Chief Administrator
This department is in charge of supervising the U.S. Armed Forces including the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Department of Defense
The system we use to elect the President is called...
The Electoral College
Who is the current head of the Executive Branch?
Donald Trump
How long is the President's term?
4 years
As Chief __________, the president is a role model for the citizens of the United States.
Chief Citizen
Which executive department helps farmers grow better crops and provides food programs the schools?
Department of Agriculture
How many electoral votes does Wisconsin have?
Who won the presidential election in 2008?
Who is the head of the Executive Branch (title)?
The President
As the _______________, the Constitution gives the President complete control of the nation's armed forces.
Commander in Chief
Which department is led by the Attorney General and enforces all federal laws?
Department of Justice
How many electoral votes is required to win the presidency?
270
What was the most recent instance of a presidential candidate winning the popular vote while losing the electoral vote?
2016 Election: Clinton v. Trump
Which Article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the Executive Branch's roles and powers?
Article II
As Chief ___________, the Constitution gives the President the executive power of the United States (the power to carry out laws).
Chief Executive
Which department was created in 2002 and focuses on protecting the people of the U.S. from both terrorist threats and natural disasters?
Department of Homeland Security
How many electoral votes are there in total?
538
How many times in U.S. history has a presidential candidate won the popular vote and lost the electoral vote?
5 times
What are the three requirements to become president?
35 years old, lived in the U.S. for 14 years, and a natural born citizen
As Chief of ___________, the President is the ceremonial head of the government of the United States, the symbol of all the people of the nation.
Chief of State
What is the name of the group of advisors to the President, which includes the vice president and department secretaries?
The Cabinet
How are the numbers of electors for each state determined?
Representatives + Senators per state
Approximately how many times has a bill been proposed to abolish (get rid of) the Electoral College in the U.S.?
Approximately 700