Unit 6 Study Guide: Legislative Branch

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the executive branch, dissected

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Executive Branch

The branch of government that includes the president, Vice President, Cabinet, and Federal Bureaucracy.

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Vice President

The second in line to the presidency and part of the Executive Branch.

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Cabinet

A group of advisors to the president, responsible for overseeing various government departments.

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Federal Bureaucracy

Agencies and departments that carry out government policies on a daily basis.

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Qualifications to become President

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

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22nd Amendment

An amendment that limits the president to two terms in office to prevent tyranny.

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Term length for president

The president serves a term of 4 years.

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Chief Executive

The role of the president as the head of the Executive Branch.

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Chief of State

The symbolic leader of the government, representing the nation.

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Chief Legislator

The role of the president in proposing and vetoing laws.

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Commander-in-Chief

The president's role as the head of the Armed Forces.

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Chief Diplomat

The president's role in shaping foreign policy.

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Chief of Party

The president's role as the leader of the political party in power.

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Chief Citizen

The president's role as a representative of all citizens.

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