Executive Flashcards
(11 cards)
The president is elected for how long?
4 years
The president can only serve two terms, why?
The 22nd amendment, to keep him from becoming too powerful
Who is the President of the united states?
Joe Biden
Who is the vice president?
Kamala Harris
If the president can no longer serve, who takes over?
The vice
Name a power of the president
Signs bills into law
The president also is/does:
Signs bills to become law, vetos bills, appoints federal judges, and is the Commander in Chief of the US military.
Name a part of the executive branch
President / Cabinet
What does the Cabinet do?
Advise the president
Two cabinet positions
Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State
(Trust me, memorize these)
Why is the electoral college important
its ELECToral college, elects the president