Executive Branch

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What is the role of the Executive Branch of government?

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to enforce laws

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Which amendment limited the presidents to two full terms?

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The 22nd Amendment

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Who must approve the President's choices to the Supreme Court?

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the Senate

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In the Electoral College, a state’s total number of electors is equal to its: number of Senators serving in Congress, Population, number of Representatives serving in the House of Representatives, number of representatives in both the House of Representatives and Senators serving in Congress

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number of representatives in both the House of Representatives and Senators serving in Congress

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What group of 15 people work closely with the President in the Executive Branch?

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the cabinet

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Who directly elects the President and Vice-President of the United States?

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the Electoral College

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What are the requirements to become the President?

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35 years old, live in the U.S. for 14 years, and native born.

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What were the three original cabinet members?

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State, Treasury, and War

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Who takes over (succession) if the President and Vice President cannot do their duties? Options: Secretary of War/Defense, The Speaker of the House, Secretary of State, President Pro Tempore

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The Speaker of the House

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How does the executive branch carry out the law?

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The executive branch carries out the law by enforcing it through federal agencies and the President's directives.