Untitled Quizs

Commander-in-Chief

• The President’s role as the leader of all branches of the U.S. military.

• A title given to the highest-ranking officer in the Army.

• The official title of the Secretary of Defense.

• A ceremonial position with no real power.

Winner-Take-All

• Whichever candidate receives the highest number of popular votes receives all of that state’s electoral votes.

• The candidate with the least number of votes wins all of the electoral votes.

• Electoral votes are distributed equally among all candidates regardless of popular votes.

• The candidate who loses the popular vote receives half of the electoral votes.

Primary Elections

• State elections where voters pick their favorite candidate from each party to run for office in the general election

• Elections held to select the President of the United States

• Local elections to choose city council members

• Elections where voters decide on state propositions

Electoral College

• A group of citizens who vote in local elections.

• The system made up of all electors that officially elects the President and Vice President.

• A committee that oversees the voting process in each state.

• A body that decides on the eligibility of candidates for elections.

Cabinet

• A group of advisors to the President who are elected by the public.

• A group made up of the Vice President and the Secretaries who lead executive departments, who help advise the President and run parts of the government.

• A committee that oversees the legislative process in Congress.

• A council of military leaders who advise the President on defense matters.

Electors

• Individuals chosen by each state to cast votes for President and Vice President on behalf of the people.

• Individuals who vote directly for President and Vice President in the general election.

• A group of citizens selected randomly to represent the state in the electoral process.

• Members of Congress who have the authority to elect the President and Vice President.

Chief Executive

• The role of the President in being given the “executive power” to enforce laws and make important, in-the-moment decisions.

• A title given to the head of a corporation responsible for managing the company's operations.

• A government official responsible for overseeing the legislative process and ensuring laws are passed.

• An individual who represents the country in diplomatic matters and foreign relations.

Appoint

• The power to choose people for government positions, such as judges and cabinet members.

• The ability to veto legislation passed by Congress.

• The authority to declare war without Congressional approval.

• The responsibility to oversee the federal budget.

General Election

• The official election between each party’s chosen candidate to determine the President.

• A preliminary election to select candidates for the general election.

• An election held to vote on specific policy issues.

• A special election to fill a vacancy in the office of the President.

Succession

• The process of selecting a new President through an election.

• The order of people who take over the President’s job if the President can’t serve anymore.

• A legal term for the transfer of property after death.

• The series of events that lead to a change in government.