The Executive Branch

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Which of these is an accurate difference between Primaries and Caucuses?

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Caucuses are a public voting system where candidates are discussed and Primaries are formal voting.

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The Electoral College

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requires that a candidate receive a majority (270 electoral votes) to be elected president.

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What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

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Elect the President of the United States.

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According to the Constitution, the president must...

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be at least 35 years of age

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This role shows the president as the ceremonial head of the government.

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Chief of state

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The Executive Branch of the United States requires a variety of duties. Which of the following duties would be the primary duty?

• convene both Houses, in case of disagreement
• carry out laws passed by Congress
• receive ambassadors and other public ministers
• give Congress information on the State of the Union

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carry out laws passed by Congress

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Which of the following is an example of the president's role as commander in chief?

• sending troops overseas to support foreign policy decisions
• appointing justices to the Supreme Court
• issuing an executive order about an administrative problem
• granting a presidential pardon

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sending troops overseas to support foreign policy decisions

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The President calls for a meeting with the leaders of different European countries to discuss ways to deal with terrorism. He is playing the role of

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Chief Diplomat

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A large, complex organization composed of appointed officials

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Bureaucracy

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The Constitution vests the President with the executive power of the United States.

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Chief Executive