Flashcard 4: The Executive Branch

Front

What is the main job of the President?

Back

Enforce the nation's laws

Front

The current U.S. President is?

Back

Joe Biden

Front

Some independent agencies that form part of the U.S. government are? NASA, CIA, FCC, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

This group of 15 secretaries assist the president in ruling the country?

Back

The Cabinet

Front

Who can check the President? Options: His family, The media, His wife, The Vice President

Back

The media

Front

A power of the President is: Power to pardon those convicted of a crime, Power to make treaties with other nations, Appoint federal judges, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Should the President die, be removed from office, or resign, who takes over?

Back

Vice President

Front

What are the requirements to be the President of the U.S.?

Back

35 years of age, live in the U.S. for 14 years prior to election, native born U.S. citizen

Front

The President can be in power for a maximum of how many terms/years? Options: 1 term (4 years), 2 terms (8 years), 2 terms (with a maximum of 10 years with mid-term succession), Unlimited terms so long as the people agree

Back

2 terms (with a maximum of 10 years with mid-term succession)

Front

What is the main role of the President as the Commander-in-Chief?

Back

Head of the Armed Forces