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1
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Define Electoral College

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(in the US) a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president

Each state gets 2 senate votes and the number of House votes depends on size

2
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Define treaty.

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a formal agreement between 2 or more sovereign states

3
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define executive agreement

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a pact between the president and the head of a foreign state

4
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define cabinet/executive department

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a board to advise the President; members are the secretaries of executive departments; the United States constitution does not provide for the cabinet

They are appointed by the president

5
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War Powers Resolution of 1973

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  • President must report to congress within 48 hours of committing troops
  • commitment must end within 60 days unless congress agrees to a longer time
6
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Presidential Succession act of 1947

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Vice president takes over the office of President upon the death, resignation, or removal by impeachment of a President

7
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twentieth amendment

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moved inauguration day of the President from March 4th to January 20th

8
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twenty second amendment

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limits the number of terms a President can serve to 2

9
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twenty fifth amendment

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if there is vacancy, the president appoints a new VP and both houses must confirm the nominee

10
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What are the qualifications of the President?

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  • natural born citizen
  • at least 35 years old
  • resident of the U.S. for 14 years
  • art 1, sec 1, clause 5
11
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Where in the Constitution is the Executive Branch outlined?

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article 2

12
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What are the eight roles of the President? Briefly describe each role.

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  • Chief of State
  • Chief Executive
  • Chief Administrator
  • Chief Diplomat
  • Commander in Chief
  • Chief Legislator
  • Chief of Party
  • Chief Citizen
13
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How many votes does each state get in the Electoral College?

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their number of representatives in the house + the number of senators

14
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How long is a Presidential Term?

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4 years

15
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Which laws does the President execute or enforce?

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all federal laws; no matter what his personal view may be

16
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Who must approve Presidential appointments?

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senate; article 2, sect. 2, clause 2

17
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What has been the role of the President’s Cabinet over time?

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To advise the president when making decisions (?)

18
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Why has the number of Executive Departments grown over time?

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because the workload of the govt has grown

19
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What tools can the President use when conducting foreign policy?

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  • treaties
  • executive agreements
  • ambassadors
  • military force
  • foreign aid
20
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Describe the presidents role as Chief of State

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  • Ceremonial Head of Government

- Represents America

21
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Describe the presidents role as Chief Executive

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  • Given power by the Constitution

- BOth Domestic and foreign affairs

22
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Describe the presidents role as Chief Administrator

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-Director of Executive Branch and head of one of the largest government machines in the world

23
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Describe the presidents role as Chief Diplomat

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-Chief Spokesperson to the rest of the world and essential figure in shaping foreign policy

24
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Describe the presidents role as Commander in Chief

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  • Supreme commander in all the nation’s forces

- Immediate and direct control of the nation’s military arsenal

25
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Describe the presidents role as Chief Legislator

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  • Signs bills into law

- Sets overall shape of Congressional agenda and requests much of Congress’s legislation

26
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Describe the presidents role as Chief of Party

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Leader of his political party

27
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Describe the presidents role as Chief Citizen

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  • Represents american people

- Represent and work for the public’s interest