Government Chapter 9 Review The Executive Branch

How long is one presidential term? 4 years 4 years

What part of the Constitution lists the executive power? Article II Article II

What are the qualifications for President? 35 years of age 35 years of age Natural-born citizen Natural-born citizen Resident of the U.S. for 14 years Resident of the U.S. for 14 years

What are the Constitutional powers of the President? Commander-in-Chief Commander-in-Chief pardons pardons treaties treaties sign bills into law sign bills into law veto veto appoint federal officials appoint federal officials State of the Union State of the Union Receive ambassadors Receive ambassadors Call Congress into session Call Congress into session Commission officers Commission officers Enforce federal laws Enforce federal laws

What are the traditional roles of the President? Chief of State Chief of State Party Leader Party Leader Leader of the Free World Leader of the Free World

What traditional role is the President engaging in when he congratulates the Lakers for winning yet another NBA championship or throws out the first pitch at the world Series? The Chief of State The Chief of State

What are some of the limits on the power of the President? Impeachment Impeachment 2/3 veto override 2/3 veto override Senatorial consent of appointments Senatorial consent of appointments Judicial review of presidential actions by federal courts Judicial review of presidential actions by federal courts 2-term limit 2-term limit Congressional control of the budget Congressional control of the budget Congress’ power to declare war Congress’ power to declare war

What is the order of presidential succession? Vice President Vice President Speaker of the House Speaker of the House President Pro Tempore of the Senate President Pro Tempore of the Senate Members of the Cabinet Members of the Cabinet

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) are examples of what part of the Executive Branch? Independent Executive Agencies Independent Executive Agencies

The 23 rd Amendment gave Washington DC how many electors? 3, the same as the smallest states 3, the same as the smallest states

Which state has the highest number of electors in the electoral College? California, with 55 electors California, with 55 electors

The number of electors in each state is equal to what? The state’s number of representatives in Congress The state’s number of representatives in Congress

How many electoral votes is required to win a presidential election? at least 270 (a majority) at least 270 (a majority)

Official representatives to foreign governments ambassadors ambassadors

An organization of government departments, agencies, and offices bureaucracy bureaucracy

A group of policy advisors to the President, including the executive department heads The Cabinet The Cabinet

The right of the President to keep some information secret from Congress and the courts Executive privilege Executive privilege

The branch of government responsible for carrying out laws The executive branch The executive branch

Rules and regulations that executive branch employees must follow executive orders executive orders

Which Department carries out foreign policy, supervises ambassadors and other U.S. diplomats, and represents the U.S. at the United Nations? The Department of State The Department of State

Which Department investigates and prosecutes violations of federal laws, operates federal prisons, and represents the government in lawsuits? The Department of Justice The Department of Justice

Which Department was created in 2003 to deal with post-9/11 issues The Department of Homeland Security The Department of Homeland Security

Which Department manages national parks and protects fish, wildlife, and other natural resources? The Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior