Executive Flashcards
What is the main purpose of the Executive branch?
To execute or carry out laws?
What section is about the Executive branch?
Section 2.
How long is the term of a US president? Article & Section.
4 years. He can serve 2 terms. Article 2 Section 1
How old must a person be to be a president in the US? Article & Section.
35 years. Article 2 Section 1.
Who has the power to create treaties? Article & Section.
the president. Article 2 Section 2.
Who does the president have the power to nominate with the consent of the senate? Article & Section.
public ministers, ambassadors, supreme court justices, and other federal positions. Article 2 Section 2.
What role does the President play in relationship to the military? Article & Section.
Commander and Chief. Article 2 Section 2.
What can the senate do to keep the Executive branch in check? Article & Section.
Try for impeachment. Article 1 Section 3.
What are the checks the executive branch may perform on the legislative branch?
- May veto law that has been passes in legislative branch
- May pressure house though appeals to public.
- May add to signing statements to legislation.
What is the the check the executive branch may perform on the Judicial branch?
- Appoints federal Judges
