Article 2 (Executive Branch) Flashcards

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Executive Branch

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Enforces the laws

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2
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Qualifications to be president/vice president

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35 yrs old
14 yr US resident
Natural born citizen

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3
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President’s duties

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Appoint officials
declare emergency war
delivers messages to congress
Class Congress into special session

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4
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What branch does the President belong to?

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Executive branch

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5
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President and Cabinet’s term of office

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4 yrs per term
2 terms max
10 years max
Cabinet can be reappointed by next president

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6
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Presidential Succession (who is next in line after the president is absent?)

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1st - Vice President (VP)
2nd - Speaker of House
3rd - President pro tempore of Senate

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Vice President’s duties

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Next president after president’s absence, breaks tie in Senate, president can assign his duties

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Vice President’s term of office

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4 yrs
Unlimited # of terms!

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Qualifications to be in Cabinet

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Approved by Senate and chosen by president

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10
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Cabinet duties

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Advice the president

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