Poli Sci 201_Flashcard #2_Ch(s) 5/7/12_Openstax_Fall 24

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How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?

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270

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What does impeachment mean?

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Formal accusation of wrongdoing.

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Which section of government has the power to begin the process of impeachment?

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House of Representatives

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Who votes on if a president should be removed from office during an impeachment trial?

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Senate

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The heads of federal departments that the president appoints are referred to as the president's __________________________.

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cabinet

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There's another legislative power that the President has that is probably the most important one. He can give ________________. These are presidential directives, or rules, that have the force of law.

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Executive Orders

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The president has the power to excuse a criminal from a crime. This is called a(an):

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pardon

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Why does the President issue Executive Orders?

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to avoid Congressional approval

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What is the separation of powers?

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The division of power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government

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No one part of the government can get too powerful because of this.

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Checks and balances