Executive Branch Flashcard

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Who is the highest-ranking official in the Executive Branch?

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The President

Front

The Vice President is ready to assume the presidency if needed and assists the President in various duties.

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True

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What is the purpose of the confirmation process involving hearings and votes?

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To ensure the candidate is qualified and suitable for the position

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Congress holds the power of the purse. What does this mean in terms of federal spending?

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Congress can approve or deny federal budgets and expenditures.

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What is the role of the judicial branch in the context of judicial review?

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To interpret laws and ensure they are constitutional

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What is the process of impeachment as outlined in the Constitution?

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The House of Representatives impeaches, and the Senate conducts the trial.

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What does the 25th Amendment allow the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet to do?

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Remove the President from office

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Name a historical instance when the 25th Amendment was invoked.

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When President Ronald Reagan underwent surgery.

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What is the purpose of the 25th Amendment?

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To establish the line of succession for the presidency

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Which parties were these?

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The first political parties in the U.S. were the Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republican Party.