Executive Branch

Cabinet

a group of people that help advise the president during decisions.

15 executive Departments

Department of Energy, Department of Labor, Department of Education, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Housing, Department of Transportation, Department of Treasury, Department of State, Department of Interior - each department has specific responsibilities and functions.

Roles of the President

commander in chief of the military, execution and enforcement of laws, head of government.

Ballot

a vote.

Closed primary

only voters registered in the political party may vote.

Open primary

all voters may vote but only in one primary.

Nominated

someone who is appointed.

Running mate

someone who is running alongside someone else.

Purpose of a primary election

to find candidates for the election.

Advantages of the Electoral College

clear winner, respects the tradition of federalism.

Disadvantages of the Electoral College

the loser can win, smaller states are overrepresented.

Roles of the President

commander in chief, chief administrator, chief executive, chief legislator, chief diplomat, chief of party, chief of state.

Veto

when the president is against a bill in Congress.

Pocket Veto

a last-minute presidential agreement/disagreement.

Difference between an executive order and a law

an executive order is made by the president, while a law is created by Congress.

Difference between a treaty and an executive agreement

executive agreements are considered politically binding, while treaties are legally binding.

Primary goal of U.S

prosperity, security, and the creation of a better world.

Pardon

when a criminal is wrongfully arrested and is pleaded innocent.

Executive of a State

governor.

Executive of a County

county mayor or county executive.

Executive of a city

mayor.