Power of the executive branch to forgive a person of a crime and prevent the person from being re-tried.

A rule issued by the president that has the force of law.

1. Runs executive branch 2. Commander in chief of military 3. Makes treaties 4. Appoints government officials 5. Vetos laws 6. Can grant pardon to people convicted of crimes.

1. Sign it = becomes a bill 2. Veto it & return to Congress, 2/3 vote of both houses to override veto 3. Allow bill to become law without taking action for 10 days 4. Pocket veto = Congress adjourns session within 10 days of submitting bill and president doesn't act, the bill dies.

A body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.

Presidential Qualifications

Must be a natural born US citizen, must be 35 years of age, must have been a resident of the US for 14 years.

Presidential Succession

The order in which officials fill the office of president in case of a vacancy; Vice president is first.

Oath taken by the president on the day he takes office, pledging to 'faithfully execute' the office and 'preserve, protect, and defend' the constitution.

President and Treaties

Negotiates and signs; Chief Diplomat.

State of the Union Address

The president's annual statement to Congress and the nation; Chief Legislator.

Cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges.

Group of officials who head government departments and advise the President.

Each term is 4 years and he can serve a max of 2 terms.

The power to execute, enforce, and administer law.

Presidential Election

An election held every four years on even-numbered years; first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

A system in which the candidate with the most district votes in a state gets all of the delegate votes from that state.

Electors that don't vote for the person they promised to vote for; Occurred 156 times (never affected outcome of election).

Criticism of Electoral College

Large states have too much influence, ignoring the smaller states because they don't get campaigned as much. Affects voter turnout in states that have a dominant party.

Enforces the laws (President, Vice President, Cabinet).

The President's Power to Appoint

Federal judges, ambassadors, and cabinet members is checked by the Senate.

Where and When Do Electors in the Electoral College Meet?

The month after the popular vote at their State Capital.

In the Event No Candidate Reaches a Majority of the Electoral Votes

The race for the Presidency is decided by the House of Representatives with each state getting one vote.

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Chief of State

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The ceremonial head of the government of the United States.

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Chief Executive

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Title given by the Constitution.

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Chief Administrator

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Carries out the laws, head of the federal bureaucracy.

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Chief Diplomat

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Main architect of America's foreign policy.

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Commander in Chief

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Head of the nation's armed forces.

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Chief Legislator

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Can push for laws to be passed.

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Chief of Party

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Leader of their political party.

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