Executive Branch

What is the Cabinet?

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

What are the 15 executive Departments? (Know what they do)

dept of energy/ dept of labor/ dept of education/ dept of homeland security/ dept of agriculture/ dept of commerce/ dept of defense/ dept of health and human services/ dept of housing/ dept of transportation/ dept of treasury / dept of state/ dept of interior/ dept justice/ dept interior/ dept of veterans affair

What are the roles of the President?

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

What is a ballot?

a vote

What is the difference between a closed primary and open primary?

In a closed primary, only voters registered in the political party may vote. In an open primary, all voters may vote but only in one primary.

What does nominated mean?

someone who is appointed

What is a running mate?

someone is running alongside someone else.

What is the purpose of a primary election?

to find candidates for the election.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Electoral College?

advantages - theres a clear winner and respects the tradition of federalism.

disadvantages - the loser can win(the person the citizens didnt vote for.) and smaller states are over represented.

Know the 7 different roles of the President, with examples of each role.

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

What is a Veto?

a veto is when the president is against a bill in congress

What is a pocket Veto?

A last minute presidential agreement/disagreement.

How is an executive order different than a law?

an executive order is made by the president and a law is created by congress.

What is the difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?

execute agreements are considered politically binding and treaties are legally binding

What is the primary goal of U.S. Foreign Policy?

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

What is a Pardon?

a pardon is when a criminal is wrongfully arrested and is pleaded innocent.

What position is the executive of a State?

governor

What position is the executive of a County?

county mayor or county executive

What position is the executive of a city?

mayor