The Executive Branch

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Which individual could qualify as candidate for president of the US? Options: Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa, Samuel is 27 years old; he has lived in New York City for the past 3 years; he was born in Israel to American Parents, Max is 67 Years old; he has lived in Ontario Canada for all his life; he was born in Detroit, Karen Is 42 years old; she has lived in Boston for the last 26 years; she was born in Ireland of Irish Parents

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Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa

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The 25^th amendment sets out the order of succession to the presidency. If the president dies the Vice President is next in line. Which official follows next?

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Speaker of the House

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Role of the U.S. President when hosting the President of France at a White House dinner?

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Chief Diplomat

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How was Jimmy Carter able to pardon about 100,000 draft dodgers at once after being elected President?

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He was exercising his expressed powers as President.

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Which role does the President perform when speaking at a political rally in support of a candidate running for congress? Options: Chief Diplomat, Chief Executive, Party Leader, Head of State

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Party Leader

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Which governmental body conducts a trial to decide if the president of the US should be removed from office for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors”? Options: Senate, Supreme Court, Cabinet, House of Representatives

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Senate

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How does an executive order differ from a law?

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Executive orders do not need to be approved by congress.

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How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it comes to treaties?

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U.S. Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties.

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These are the president's top advisors he hires to help him run the Executive Branch.

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Cabinet

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How does the president affect the law making process?

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The President has the final say in whether a law is passed. Either through signing or veto.