Unit 4: Executive Branch

Front

Which part of the Constitution established the Executive branch? Options: The Preamble, Article I, Article II, Article III

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Article II

Front

If the President holds an official meeting with important leaders, he/she is acting as the

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Chief of State

Front

How do many Presidents engage in war activities without Congress actually declaring war?

Back

By using their power as Commander-in-Chief

Front

How are the Cabinet departments ranked in the order of succession?

Back

in the order of their creation, oldest to newest

Front

Because electoral votes are based on representation in Congress, a state gets more votes if it has greater: population, area, tax base, resources

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population

Front

According to the 25th Amendment, what happens if the President is no longer able to perform the duties of the office?

Back

They can be removed with a recommendation from the Cabinet, approved by Senate.

Front

The Joint Chiefs of Staff are a group of military leaders who advise the President. Which of these groups are they most closely related to? The Cabinet, The Supreme Court, The independent agencies, The government corporations

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The Cabinet

Front

If the President dies or is incapacitated, what is the order of succession?

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VP, Speaker, President Pro Temp, Secretary of State

Front

The 22nd Amendment says

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A President can only serve two elected terms.

Front

In which scenario could a President legally serve more than eight years? Options: The President serves two terms, takes a break for a few years, then returns for a third term. A VP becomes President when the President dies halfway through, then serves two terms. The people really like the President, so Congress grants an exception and lets them serve a third term. The President as Commander-in-Chief uses military force to remain in power after his two terms are up.

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A VP becomes President when the President dies halfway through, then serves two terms.