The Executive branch Flashcards

Social Studies (42 cards)

1
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Which political party is conservative or also known as “right wing”.

A

The Republicans.

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Which political party is liberal or also known as “left wing”.

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The Democrats.

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3
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_________ is associated with the color red.

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The Republicans.

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________ is associated with the color blue.

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The Democrats.

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5
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Foreign Plan

A

A nation’s plan for dealing with other nations.

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6
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Ambassadors

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People who represent the USA in other nations

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Treaty

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A formal agreement between the government of two or more countries.

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National Security

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The ability to keep the country safe from attacks or harm.

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Executive order

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An order from the president to an executive branch of forcing the law.

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Pardons

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Declarations of forgiveness and freedom from punishment.

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Reprieve

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Delays punishing a person until a higher court can hear the case.

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Amnesty

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A pardon for a large group of people.

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Elector

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A person chosen by their political party to vote in the electoral.

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Impeach

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To accuse an official of a crime, or misuse of power.

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Treason

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Betrayal of one’s country to overthrow the government.

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bribery

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giving something like money to persuade someone to do something.

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Represented by a DONKEY.

18
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Represented by a ELEPHANT.

19
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Small government

20
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Increase of Social Program Spending.

21
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Supports The Second Amendment.

22
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Lower taxes for businesses and wealthy.

23
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Supports education and health care.

24
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Higher taxes for businesses and wealthy.

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What three parts make up the Executive branch?
The President + The Vice President = The Cabinet.
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What are the duties of the Vice President?
Has to support the president, Next in line for president, and oversees the senate.
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Age requirements for president?
35 years
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What is the Cabinet?
The cabinet helps the president make important decisions.
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The president is elected by the....
Electoral COLLEGE
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Number of Electoral College Votes =
Number of Representatives + Number of Senates.
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A presidential candidate needs ________ out of _______ Electoral College votes to win the election.
270 out of 538
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The ______________ can vote to impeach a political official, but it is the _________ that holds the actual trial.
House of Representatives and Federal Officials.
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If _______ of the senate votes the politician is guilty, the official is removed from office.
2/3
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what order of succession for replacing the president?
Takes oath in office, then the promising to the honor ideals, then the president is impeached.
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Can impeach Justices
Legislative
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Can appoint Supreme Court Justices.
Executive
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Can reject the appointment of Supreme Court Justices.
Legislative
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Can impeach the President.
Legislative
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Can veto bills
Executive
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Can grant pardons
Executive
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Can declare Executive Orders unconstitutional.
Judicial
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Can override the presidents veto.
Legislative.