Unit 7 Executive Branch Test Review

A set of question-and-answer flashcards reviewing key concepts, powers, qualifications, and roles for the Unit 7 Executive Branch test.

What are the three qualifications required to become President of the United States?

A person must be a natural citizen, at least $35$ years old, and a $14$-year US resident.

What role does the Senate play in the President's appointment power?

The Senate confirms or denies presidential appointments.

What are the specific judicial powers held by the President?

The President grants pardons, grants amnesty, and selects judges.

What is the President's legislative power according to the notes?

The President recommends legislation/laws.

What restriction applies to the President's military power?

The President cannot declare war without Congress approval.

What did the 22nd Amendment establish, and who was the reason for its passage?

It established a $2$-term limit for the presidency, and F.D. Roosevelt was the reason for this.

What are the seven roles of the President identified in the notes?

Chief of State, Executive, Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Legislator, Party Chief, and Guardian of the Economy.

How does the review sheet define the federal bureaucracy?

Federal workers.

How many Cabinet departments must students know definitions for on the test?

All $15$ departments.

Historically, how was the Vice President selected?

The person who came in $2^{\text{nd}}$ place in the presidential election became Vice President.

Currently, how is the Vice President selected?

The President chooses their running mate.

According to the notes, what are the roles of the House of Representatives and the Senate in an impeachment?

The House of Reps tries and the Senate convicts.

Which three presidential scandals are specified to know the presidents involved in?

Watergate, Iran-Contra, and Whisky Ring.