Unit 5 Executive Branch Flashcard

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Which of the following is a requirement to become president of the United States? age of 35 years or older, residency in the United States of at least 25 years, high school diploma, previous experience in government

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age of 35 years or older

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Which of the following is not a power granted to the president by the Constitution? Options: to make treaties with foreign governments with the approval of the Senate, to appoint high-ranking officials and judges with the approval of the Senate, to grant pardons and reprieves except in cases of impeachment, to impeach members of the legislature

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to impeach members of the legislature

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Which informal power enables the president to issue rules that have the force of law to manage the operation of government?

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executive orders

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Provides separate ballots in the electoral college for the election of the president and vice president

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12th Amendment

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Sets a term limit of 10 years for the president, allowing for two full terms in office and 2 additional years if that person fulfilled the role of president if it became vacant

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22nd Amendment

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Establishes a process for filling a vacancy in the vice presidency and the temporary transfer of power if the president cannot fulfill his or her duties

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25th Amendment

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Which power do the majority of U.S. governors have that the president of the United States does not? Options: Exclusive command of the National Guard, the power to appoint executive department leaders, ability to use the line-item veto, ability to negotiate treaties with foreign nations

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ability to use the line-item veto

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Which answer choice best describes how a parliamentary system is different from the presidential system? Options: The executive branch leader is also a part of the legislative branch., The prime minister is not required to execute the laws., There is a clear separation of powers among the branches of government., The prime minister's term in office is limited to a single three-year term.

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The executive branch leader is also a part of the legislative branch.

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Which answer choice is not a part of the president's cabinet? Options: policy advisors of the White House office, heads of executive departments, the vice president.

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the Speaker of the House

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Which position in the executive branch is a presidential advisor who is a political appointee that does not need to be approved by the Senate?

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Chief of Staff