Unit 5: Executive Branch

Who is the US President?

Joe Biden

Who is the Vice President of the United States?

Kamala Harris

What are the qualifications for the president?

35 years old, natural born citizen, resident of US for 14 years

What is the role as Chief of State/Head of State?

The president is a symbolic figurehead for the United States (welcoming foreign leaders, etc)

What is the role as Commander in Chief?

term for the president as commander of the nation's armed forces

What is the role as Chief Diplomat?

The role of the president in recognizing foreign governments, making treaties, and effecting executive agreements.

What is the role as Chief of Party?

term for the president as the leader of his or her political party

What is the role as Chief Citizen?

Term for the President as the representative of the people, working for the public interest

What is the role as Chief Legislator?

term for the president as architect of public policy and the one who sets the agenda for congress

What did the 22nd Amendment establish?

Limits the president to two terms or 10 years.

What is Presidential Succession?

the order in which officials fill the office of president in case of a vacancy

Who is 2nd and 3rd in line to become president if the president is unable to serve?

The Vice President, then the Speaker of the House

Who takes office if the President dies, resigns or is removed from office?

The Vice President

What did the 25th amendment establish?

presidential disability and the president must nominate a VP but the nomination must recieve a majority approval of both house and senate

Why did the Framers create the Electoral College?

Because they did not trust the masses to elect the president directly

How does the electoral college work?

Each state determines how it will select its electors; electors then elect the president.

How many electoral votes does Michigan have?

15

What is executive privilege?

the right to keep communications confidential to the presidency

What is an executive order?

A non-legislative directive by the president that has the force of law

What article outlines the executive branch?

Article 2

Who confirms presidential appointments?

Senate

What is a bill?

a proposed law

What is veto power?

The President can veto legislation that has passed through all other levels of Congress. However, the veto can be overridden by Congress.

What is the impeachment process?

The House brings forth the charges and the Senate conducts the trial.

How many US presidents have been impeached?

3, Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump

What is the role of the First Lady?

the wife of the President of the United States / white house host