civics

Question 1

president is the head of

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executive branch

Question 2

presidents term is

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4 years

Question 3

how old does the president need to be

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at least 35

Question 4

must be a resident of the US for how long (to be president)

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14 years

Question 5

what does chief executive do?

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ensures all laws are followed

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executive order is

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rules that executives need to follow

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commander in chief is in charge of

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in charge of the army

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wars power act

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troops may not remain for more than 60 days without congress approval

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Chief Diplomat-

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directs foreign policies

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Foreign Policy-

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plans for guiding nations relationship

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Treaties-

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formal agreement

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Executive agreements-

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agreements with other countries

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Ambassadors-

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official representatives of to foreign govern

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who are ambassadors confirmed by

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senate

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what do legislative leaders do

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influences what our nations laws should be.

Question 16

State of the Union-

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president has ideas about america

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Veto-

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presidents disapproval towards a law

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Domestic policy-

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plans for dealing with national problems

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Pardon-

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a legal act by a government official, like a president or governor, that releases an individual from the punishment for a crime, and often restores their civil rights.

Question 20

Federal judges-

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Confirmed by the senate

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Party Leader-

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president supports his or her party

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Head of State-

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speaks for nation

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Bureaucracy-

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organization of gov. Departments, agencies, and offices.

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White House Staff- includes

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presidents inner circle

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Administration-

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a team of executive branch officials

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What is the job of the White House Chief of Staff?

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Guides bureaucracy

Question 26

Senate approval needed?

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no

Question 27

Vice President-

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President of the ____senate__________, and can only vote if there is a

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What are Special Advisory Groups?

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Helps president make decisions NSC

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The Executive Departments Help the President fulfill his

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duties

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Department of State- What role?

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carries foreign policy

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Department of Defense- What role?

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Maintains army and navy

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Department of Justice- What Role?

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Investigates violations of federal law

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Cabinet-

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group of policy leaders

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Executive Agency-

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under control of president

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Regulatory Commissions-

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congress formed 12

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Government Corporations-

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like private businesses

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civil servant

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provides hard workers who stay on the job for administration

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Why is the civil service system better than the President selecting friends and supporters?

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hired from the highest scores

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Clean Air Act-

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helped stop pollution

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clean air act is enforced by

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executive