Executive Branch Basics Vocab

What does the term "Vested" mean?

• Assigned to a person

• Qualified for a position

• Leader of a country

• Process of inheriting a position

What is the definition of "Appointment"?

• Assigning a job or position to someone

• The leader of a country

• A military leader in charge of armed forces

• Heads of departments under the Executive Branch

Who is considered "Eligible"?

• Qualified for or allowed to do it

• A person with the power to put plans into effect

• An official responsible for foreign policy

• A military leader in charge of armed forces

What role does the "Chief Executive" play?

• The person with the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect

• An official who manages foreign policy

• The leader of a country

• The process of inheriting a position

Who is the "Chief Diplomat"?

• An official who manages and is responsible for a country's foreign policy

• A military leader in charge of armed forces

• The leader of a country

• The heads of departments under the Executive Branch

What is the role of the "Commander in Chief"?

• A military leader who is in charge of a country's armed forces

• The leader of a country

• An official responsible for foreign policy

• The process of inheriting a position

Who is the "Head of State"?

• The leader of a country

• A military leader in charge of armed forces

• An official responsible for foreign policy

• The heads of departments under the Executive Branch

What does "Succession" refer to?

• The process of inheriting a position

• Assigning a job or position to someone

• Qualified for or allowed to do it

• The leader of a country

What is "The Cabinet"?

• The heads of the departments under the Executive Branch

• A military leader in charge of armed forces

• An official responsible for foreign policy

• The process of inheriting a position

Which term describes someone who is "qualified for or allowed to do it"?

• Eligible

• Vested

• Appointment

• Succession