24-25 PMA 2 Review

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Why did the Founding Fathers create the Electoral College system?

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They did not trust that voters were informed enough to choose the President.

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The Electoral College...

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Was created to balance the power between small states and larger states

Front

How is the number of Electoral College votes determined for each state?

Back

The total representation that state has in Congress.

Front

What is the main function of the Executive Branch?

Back

Enforce laws

Front

Who is the Executive authority at the state level?

Back

Governor

Front

The President sends troops overseas to fight a terrorist organization. This is an example of the President acting as

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Commander-in-Chief

Front

Congress passes a bill that the President does not like, what can the President do in this situation?

Back

Veto the bill

Front

Congress is not acting fast enough on an important issue. What can the President do in this situation?

Back

Pass an Executive Order

Front

How long is a President elected for?

Back

4 years

Front

The power of the executive branch to forgive people convicted of crimes is called

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pardon