Executive Branch

What is the presidential role in legislation?

The President can sign bills into law, veto legislation, and suggest legislation.

What is the 12th Amendment?

It outlines the procedure for electing the President and Vice President.

What is the 25th Amendment?

It provides the procedures for presidential succession and dealing with presidential disabilities.

What is the 22nd Amendment?

It limits the President to two terms in office.

What are the steps of the Electoral College?

Citizens vote for electors, electors cast votes for President and Vice President, Congress counts the electoral votes.

Why did the Framers of the Constitution include the Electoral College?

To balance the influence of populous states with less populous ones in presidential elections.

What are the 8 roles of the President?

Chief of State, Chief Executive, Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, Legislative Leader, Guardian of the Economy, Party Leader, and Chief Citizen.

What is Executive Privilege?

The right of the President to withhold information from Congress or the courts.

What must happen for Senate to approve Presidential appointments and treaties?

The President nominates, and the Senate must confirm with a majority vote.

What are Checks and Balances related to the Executive Branch?

Includes vetoes, appointments, impeachment processes, and issuing executive orders.

What is the line of succession for the Presidency (first 4)?

The Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate, and Secretary of State.

Who gives the State of the Union Address and what is its purpose?

The President delivers it to congress to outline the administration's agenda and priorities.

What is the purpose of the Cabinet?

To advise the President and help manage the executive branch departments.

What are the qualifications to become President?

Must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.

What are the Judicial Roles of the President?

The power to grant amnesty and pardons.

What are the Legislative Roles of the President?

To issue executive orders and suggest legislation to Congress.

What are the Constitutional Duties of the Vice President?

To preside over the Senate and assume the presidency in case of a vacancy.