Executive Branch

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

The President of the United States, Vice President, and the Cabinet.

How is the President chosen?

Americans vote for the President to lead the nation

What is the main job of the Executive Branch?

The main job is to enforce or carry out the law

What are the qualifications needed to become President?

-Be at least 35 years old

-be a natural-born United States citizen

-have lived in America for at least 14 years

How many years terms does the President serve and how many terms?

4 year terms and 2 terms

Which Amendment says the President can only serve 2 terms?

22nd Amendment

Why does the President only serve two terms?

Washington’s belief was that America didn’t need a king ruling for their entire life.

How does the President get elected?

A presidential election is held in America every four years on a Tuesday(after the first Monday) in November.

Who decides who becomes the next President?

The Electoral College

What does inaugurated mean?

Sworn into office

When does the President get inaugurated into office?

In January 20 or 21

How do Electors vote for the President?

Each state’s Electors vote for whoever win the majority vote in that state.

How many electors are there in the Electoral College and how many does the Presidential candidate need to win the election?

There are 538 electors in the Electoral College and the Presidential Candidate needs 270 votes to win the election

Is the Electoral College an example of direct or indirect democracy? Why?

It is an example of indirect democracy because people choose representatives to make decisions for them.

How many roles does the President have?

7 roles

What are these 7 roles?

Chief Executive, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Legislator, Chief Diplomat, Chief Citizen, Chief of Party, and Chief Guardian of Economy.

What does the Chief Executive do ?

The President is responsible for running the Executive Branch as Chief Executive. This includes appointing(hiring) officials to important positions in the government.

Who does the President have the power to appoint?

-Supreme Court Justices

-Federal Judges

-U.S Ambassadors

-Presidential Cabinet Officials

Who has to approve Presidential appointments and by how much majority vote?

The Senate must approve Presidential appointments and by 2/3 majority votes

What yearly speech does the President deliver to Congress and what does the speech summarize?

The yearly speech is called State of the Union Address and it summarizes the administration’s accomplishments of the past year and their intentions moving forward.

What are executive orders?

Executive orders are orders that are made by the President that carry the full weight of laws.

What does the Commander-in-Chief do?

The Commander-in-Chief is in charge of commanding the nation’s army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, and national guard.

Who can declare war?

Only Congress can declare way but the President leads the nation’s troops into battle.

What can the Commander-in Chief do?

The President can direct attacks on foreign nations, supply military aid to allies, and also is concerned with caring for military veterans after after they return from their service.

After Congress passes a bill, what does the President do next?

The President signs the bill into a law.

What does veto mean?

Reject

What is the President doesn’t want the bill to become a law?

The President can veto a bill if they don’t want it to become a law.

What can Congress do to override a Presidential veto?

Congress can override a Presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both the House and Senate.

Can the President not urge Congress to pass certain laws by holding speeches?

No. The President is able to hold speeches to urge Congress to pass certain laws.