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55 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 presidential requirements?
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1. native-born citizen
2. at least 35 years old 3. have been a resident of the US for at least 14 years |
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A pres. term is how many years?
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4
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How many terms can a president have?
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2
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Which amendment limited the President's office to 2 terms?
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22nd amendment
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Which amendment states that the VP can take over the office of Pres. when the original dies, etc and for that person to choose the new VP wit Congress's approval.
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25th amendment
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What is the job of the executive branch?
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to carry out the laws
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What jobs/positions does the President appoint?
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1. Ambassadors
2. Cabinet members 3. Officials at US gov't agencies 4. judges |
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What are the duties of the President? 8
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1. carry out laws
2. suggest laws to Congress 3. grant reprieves or pardons 4. be the boss of the military 5. lead a group party 6. be the spokesperson for the US 7. negotiates treaties with other countries 8. travels to be allies with other countries |
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Which dept. protects citizens from invadors/terrorists, and commands land forces, seagoing forces, and air defenses?
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Dept of Defense
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who is the head of the nation's armed forces?
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Commander in Chief
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Who approves the Presidential appointments?
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the Senate
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Which dept. manages the countries money?
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Treasury Dept.
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which dept enforces the law and defend the interests of the US according to the law and to ensure fair/impartial admin. of justice for all?
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Justice Dept.
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Which dept is responsible for foreign policy and the diplomatic service?
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State Dept.
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What is the official duty of the VP according to the Constitution?
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To preside over the Senate
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What do you call the system where the powers of the 4 branches of gov't are divided equally?
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Checks & Balances
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What do you call the law that is above everyone? AKA-Supremecy Law
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rule of law
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What do you call the power of the US Supreme Court to determine if a law passed by Congress or President action is Constitutional?
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Judicial Review
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What do you call the jobs of the 3 brances of gov't?
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Seperation of powers
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What do you call the people of a nation or region's consent or agree to have a particular gov't?
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Consent of the Governed
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A body of electors chosen to elect the President and the VP of the US is called?
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The electoral college
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Whose job is to regulate and supervise the safety of foods, tobacco products, etc. and enforce laws related to medicine?
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The FDA (Food & Drug Administration)
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The word that means lasting for 2 years?
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Biennial
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What are the executive depts?
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the 15 cabinets of the Federal Gov't
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If no presidential candidate wins a majority of electoral votes, who decides?
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The House of reps
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If no VP candidate wins a majority of electoral votes, who decides?
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The Senate
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What do you call a written agreement between nations?
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treaty
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What do you call the order in which the office of President is to be filled if it bcomes vacant?
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Presidential succession
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What is the order of the Pres. succession?
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1. President
2. VP 3. Speaker of the House 4. President Pro Tempore 5. Secretary of State |
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Who protects consumers against unfair businessess and monopolies?
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the Federal Trade Commision
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What are the 3 duties of the VP?
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1. Preside over the Senate
2. be the "acting President" when the real President is unavailable 3. take the office of President if the original one dies, resigns, etc. |
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What does the Chief Diplomat/ Foreign Policy Leader?
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Appoints officials and meets reps/ leaders world-wide
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What does the Chief of the Economy?
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Balance the countries's budget
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What does the Chief executive do?
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carry out the laws
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What does the Chief Legislator do?
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propose needed laws to Congress and make the state of the Union address
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What does the Chief of Political Party do?
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be the leader of political party that controls over the executive branch
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What does the Chief of State do?
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Attend ceremonies, graduations, etc.
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What is the total amount of electoral votes?
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538
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What is the minimum amount of electoral votes needed for it to be the majority vote?
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270
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What are examples of executive checks?
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1. President's Veto
2. President appointing judges 3. President calling Congress back to a special session |
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What do you call the many depts. and agencies at all levels of the gov't?
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Bureaucracy
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What do you call the highest ranking military officers of the army, navy, and air forces?
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
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What documeny would foreigners need to come to the US?
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Visas
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What do you call the formal documents that allow US citizens to travel abroad?
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Passports
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What do you call a country's plan for dealing with other countries in the world?
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Foreign Policy
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What do you call the independent agencies that bring violators to court?
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regulatory commissions
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How many justices are there in the Supreme Court?
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9
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What word means making a convicted person's sentence less severe?
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Commutation
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How much does the President earn a year?
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$400,000 + $50,000 non-taxable allowance
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What do you call some who represents US commercial interests in foreign countries?
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Consul
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What do you call the Presidential action forgiving a person convicted of a crime?
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Pardon
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What is the Congresional limitation on the president;s military powers>
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War Powers act
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What do you call the President's power to postpone the carrying out of a prison sentence?
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Reprieve
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The ____________ would deal with such problems as a toy that could caudr a child to choke.
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Consumer Product Safety COmmission
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The _________________ helps prevent unfair labor practices among bussinesses.
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National Labor Relations Board
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