CE.2c Executive Branch of the National Government Flashcards

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Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the Executive Branch?

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Article II

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What is the main job of the executive branch?

Back

To enforce the laws

Front

Which group primarily advises the president in decision making?

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Cabinet

Front

How often is the President of the United States elected, and what is the term limit?

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Every 4 years, limited to two terms

Front

Which branch of government would be the BEST title for the text box?

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Executive Branch

Front

Name 4 powers of the executive branch.

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Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges; make treaties; delivers the State of the Union Address to Congress and recommends legislation; approves or vetoes legislation; grants reprieves and pardons; calls a special session of Congress; prepares the annual budget; oversees federal agencies and departments; issuing executive orders; creating and use federal agencies to enforce laws

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What will be the BEST title for this web?

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Ways the Executive Branch influence Policymaking

Front

What is the role of the President when acting as the Chief Diplomat?

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An American foreign policy leader

Front

In this situation, the President is acting as the —

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chief legislator

Front

What role is the president demonstrating by hosting an Easter egg hunt at the White House?

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Chief of State