Unit 4 Review Flashcards Executive Branch

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What is the main purpose of the Executive Branch?

Back

To enforce laws

Front

What is the relationship between the President and the Cabinet?

Back

The Cabinet advises and assists the President in enforcing laws.

Front

The Executive Office of the President (EOP) exists mainly to:

Back

Support the President in carrying out daily duties

Front

What is the Vice President’s constitutional duty?

Back

Serve as President of the Senate

Front

Which of the following is part of the Executive Branch? Department of Justice, House of Representatives, Supreme Court, State Legislature

Back

Department of Justice

Front

Approximately how many people are employed by the Executive Branch?

Back

Over 4 million

Front

The Electoral College was created as a compromise between:

Back

Congressional selection and direct popular vote

Front

How many total electors make up the Electoral College?

Back

538

Front

What determines the number of electors each state receives?

Back

Number of congressional representatives (House + Senate)

Front

If no candidate reaches 270 electoral votes, who selects the President?

Back

The House of Representatives