The Executive Branch

What is the major job of the Executive Branch?

To enforce or carry out the law

Who are the two most important officials in the Executive Branch?

The President (Donald Trump) and the Vice President (JD Vance)

How do votes work in the Electoral College?

Each state gets votes equal to its number of Senators + Representatives; 270 electoral votes needed to win

What are the qualifications for President?

1) 35 years old 2) Natural-born citizen 3) Lived in U.S. for 14 years

How long is a President’s term?

4 years

How many terms can a person serve?

2 terms

What is the longest time someone can be President?

10 years

Which President was elected 4 times?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

How many days does a President have to consider a bill?

10 days

Who led the U.S. during the Civil War?

Abraham Lincoln

Who was the first U.S. President?

George Washington

Who is the current President?

Donald Trump

Which President resigned?

Richard Nixon

Who was the previous President?

Joe Biden

Who was the first Catholic President?

John F. Kennedy

Who can call Congress into special session?

The President

Which Presidents have been impeached?

Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump (twice)