Executive Branch
How much is the President's salary?
$400,000
What are the qualifications for President of the United States?
1) Natural born citizen 2) 35 years of age 3) 14 year resident
How long is the President's term?
4 yrs.
Farm programs
Agriculture
Enforces laws of U.S. in Federal Court
Attorney General
Conducts suits
Attorney General (Justice Dept)
This has the job of advising the President
Cabinet
Carrying out a war
Defense
Oversees education programs
Education
Nuclear Power Production
Energy
What is the main duty of the Executive Branch?
Enforce Laws
A presidential candidate is selected by Congress.
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Most of the people in the United States are rural dwellers
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The Electoral College is no longer in existence.
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The President picks his successor
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The Vice-president picks his successor
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The number of votes in the Electoral College depend on the number of votes the states wanted.
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You can find the duties of all the cabinet members listed in the Constitution.
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What are the five major areas of Presidential duties?
Foreign affairs, Domestic & military administration, Legislation, Appointments, Judicial functions
Social Security
Health & Human Services
Secret Service
Homeland Security
City problems
Housing & Urban Development
National Parks
Interior
Name and spell our Presiden'ts name.
Joseph Biden
Name and spell our Vice President's name.
Kamala Harris
Labor Standards
Labor
Settling a strike
Labor
Who is Commander-in-chief of the armed forces?
President
Who is the head of the Executive Branch
President
Foreign Affairs
Secretary of State
In 1973 when Vice-President Agnew resigned, President Nixon designated his successor.
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The Constitution briefly refers to the Cabinet.
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The Executive Branch enforces our country's laws.
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The President can call both houses of Congress into special session.
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There is a secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
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Commuter problems
Transportation
Transportation problems
Transportation
Coinage of money
Treasury
Veteran's matters
Veteran's Affairs
What is the order of succession to the Presidency?
Vice-President, Speaker of the House, President ProTempore of Senate, Cabinet (Secretary of State)