US Executive Flashcard

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Who succeeds the president if they die in office?

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Vice-President

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Who elects the President?

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The electoral college

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What is the bully pulpit?

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When the president uses the media to push his agenda or policy

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What is the law to require the president to inform congress of any military action?

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War Powers Resolution

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What are the powers of the Vice President?

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reside over the Senate, open and count the electoral votes in a presidential election, serve as president if the president is unable

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What is the newest cabinet office?

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Secretary of Homeland Security

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Who selects cabinet members?

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The President

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How are modern government bureaucrats selected?

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They hired via an extensive process of looking at experts in their given field

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What were the problems with the old spoils system?

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Civil services did not have experienced workers, the civil services were often corrupt, not getting a job led to angry men to assassinate a president.

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The United States Merit Systems Protection Board protects civil service employees from what?

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politically-motivated hiring practices and other abuses