Constitution Study Guide: Executive Branch

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to the Executive Branch of the U.S. Constitution, including qualifications for the presidency, the cabinet, departmental responsibilities, and checks on the powers of other branches.

Qualifications for President

Natural born citizen, 35 years of age, and 14 years residency in the USA.

POTUS

President of the United States.

Cabinet

The president's primary advisory body consisting of 15 departments.

Nine powers of the presidency

Head of the Executive Branch, defend the Constitution, direct the Army, create the Cabinet, give pardons, make treaties, and manage various departments like Justice, Education, Defense, and Health & Human Services.

Department of Justice

Enforces federal laws, prevents crime, and punishes those convicted of federal crimes.

Department of Education

Provides funding to public schools and helps students pay for college.

Department of Defense

Keeps the United States safe using military resources such as the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force.

Department of Health & Human Services

Works to protect the health of all Americans and provides medical services to those in need.

Department of Treasury

Makes coins and paper money, helps the economy, and collects taxes.

Department of Homeland Security

Protects the country against terrorism and ensures border safety.

Department of Agriculture

Supports farmers, ensures food safety, and provides nutritional recommendations.

Executive Order

A signed, written, and published directive from the President of the United States.

Judicial Review

A process through which an executive order can be stopped if declared unconstitutional by a Federal court or the Supreme Court.

Checks on Legislative Branch

The President can veto bills to check the power of the Legislative branch.

Checks on Judicial Branch

The President checks the Judicial branch by appointing Federal judges.