Executive Branch Study Guide

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When the president issues an ___________________, or command it has the force of law.

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executive order

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The United States currently has 150 embassies located in foreign countries. Embassies facilitate relations between foreign powers and the United States by

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making communications between governments easier

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Formal agreements ratified by countries entering into the agreement

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treaties

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Our nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations is referred to as

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foreign policy

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Which of these was a precedent set by the first President of the United States? Options: the popular election of the president, the tradition of only serving two terms, naming nine justices to the Supreme Court, addressing the Chief Executive as "Your Highness"

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the tradition of only serving two terms

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The electoral college

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is responsible for electing the President

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Which amendment states that the vice president will become president if the president cannot perform his duties?

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25th

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The Cabinet departments in the U.S. government are included in which branch of government?

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Executive Branch

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Which of these follows the vice president in the line of succession to the Presidency? Secretary of State, The president of the Senate, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House of Representatives

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Speaker of the House of Representatives

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Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution limits the president to 2 full terms or a maximum of 10 years?

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