executive Flashcards
(19 cards)
what does the vice president serve as
serves as the president of the senate (tie breaking vote)
what is the department of state responsible for
handling foreign affairs
what’s the department of treasury responsible for
handling national finances
what’s the department of defense responsible for
maintaining military forces
what’s the department of justice responsible for/attorney general
official lawyer of the US and deals with federal legal affairs (only one that doesn’t have a secretary)
what are under departments
agencies
what’s the order of presidential succession
vice president, speaker of the house, president pro tempore
what’s the role of the head of state
living symbol of the nation, awards medal, leads ceremonies and represents the nation
what’s the role of the chief executive
carries out nation laws along with the other departments (border patrol, national park)
what’s the role of the chief diplomat
decides how the US acts towards other countries, appoints ambassadors, makes treaties
commander in chief
military
what are the presidents role
veto, state of union address, appointment
how are agencies different from departments
they handle specific issues
how are Florida governor and president the same
they can veto, four year term, grant pardons, chief executive
what are the goals of foreign policy
national security, spreading democracy, promoting world trade, world peace
what are examples of foreign policy
military, treaty, foreign aid, diplomacy, trade sanctions, embargo
whats an ambassador
a person sent to represent their country (not everyone can be this)
what’s a diplomat
a person who represents their country (ambassadors can be this)
what’s an embassy
resident or office of an ambassador
