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Power to make a treaty

President (with Senate approval)

Official requirements to be president

35 years old

Job of vice president

Preside over the Senate, break tie votes, assist the President, take over if President is unable to serve

22nd amendment

Limit the president to 2 terms

What do we call department heads

Secretaries (Cabinet members)

What's the president's role as chief administrator?

Head of the executive branch; enforces laws, manages federal agencies, issues executive orders

What is the spoils system?

Giving government jobs to political supporters as a reward

Who can declare war?

Congress

What are the president's law enforcement powers?

Enforce federal laws, issue pardons and reprieves, oversee federal law enforcement agencies

What is the Case Act?

Requires the President to report executive agreements to Congress

What is Medicare?

Federal health insurance program for people 65 and older or with certain disabilities

What is Medicaid?

Federal and state program that provides health coverage for low

Different types of vetoes

Regular veto, pocket veto, threat veto

What is required to approve a treaty?

Two

How do we remove a president from office?

Impeachment, court (the Senate)

What is the role of the national security council?

Advise the President on national security and foreign policy issues

Definition of Inflation

General rise in prices and fall in purchasing power of money

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faire

Who has the power to impeach the president?

House

What is the president's role as chief of state?

Ceremonial and symbolic leader of the nation

What is the main goal of fiscal policy?

Influence the economy through government spending and taxation

What is the Monetary Policy and Discount Rate?

Monetary policy manages the money supply and interest rates; the discount rate is the interest rate the Federal Reserve charges banks for loans

Which department is in charge of foreign policy?

Department of State

Job of department of defense

Manage the armed forces, advise the President on military matters, ensure national security

The Job of the CIA

Collect intelligence, conduct covert operations, analyze global threats

Who is the chief spokesperson for American Foreign Policy?

The President

How old do you have to be to be president?

35

Who selects the prime minister?

The majority party in parliament (or parliamentary coalition)

Civilian component of the department of defense

Secretary of Defense

What is a pocket veto?

President rejects a bill by taking no action when Congress adjourns within 10 days

The declared wars of the United States

5: WW1, WW2, Spanish

What do the war powers act, case act, and budget and impoundment control act all have in common?

All limit or require reporting of presidential power to ensure congressional oversight

What does it take to win the presidency?

Win a majority of the Electoral College votes (270 out of 538)

What is a tariff?

A tax on imported goods to protect domestic industries or raise government revenue