U.S. GOVT- Executive Branch flashcard

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The executive branch consists of: State governors, President, Vice President, and the Cabinet, Senators and Representatives, Supreme Court Justices

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President, Vice President, and the Cabinet

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What are the three official qualifications to become U.S. president?

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Natural-born citizenship, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the United States for at least 14 years.

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What are the two official jobs that the vice president is given by the Constitution?

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Presiding over the Senate and succeeding the president if he is unable to serve

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What does the president do in his/her role as commander in chief?

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Commands the military and commits troops

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Which of the following situations shows the president acting in his role as chief diplomat?
Options: Attending a state dinner, Giving a speech on economic policy, Negotiating a treaty with a foreign country, Signing a bill into law

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Negotiating a treaty with a foreign country

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When the president acts as the main author of public policy, the president is acting in his/her role as:

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Chief legislator

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How many terms can a president now serve after the 22nd amendment was passed in 1951?

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Two terms

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How long is a president's term?

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4 years

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When the president is the acknowledged leader of the republicans or the democrats, which role is he/she acting in?

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Chief of party

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When the president is expected to "be the representative of all the people," what role is he/she acting in?

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Chief citizen