Executive branch
Two concerns of electoral college
1. Popular vote should be more important than the electoral vote 2. People think that there are un-equal voting powers depending on what state you live in
Order of succession to the presidency
1. Vice President 2. Speaker of the house 3. President pro-Tempore of senate 4. Secretary of State
How does the executive branch serve as a "check" on the other 2 branches?
A president has to sign a bill to become a law, this checks on the legislative branch. For the judicial branch, he president has to appoint the Supreme Court justices, so this way, the president checks on the judicial branch.
How do members get their jobs?
Appointed by the president Approved by senate
How is the executive branch limited on its powers?
The president has the power to negotiate and sign treaties, but is limited by the fact it then must be ratified by 2/3 of congress. Also, the president can veto bills, but congress can override the veto by 2/3 vote, which limits the president's power.
What is the main job of the executive branch?
The president to enforce laws
What is the job of the president's cabinet? List and explain the jobs of 2 different cabinet members
To advise the president. Labor- takes care of employment and employees Veteran affairs- provides the veterans service and health care service, the secretary is Eric K. Shineski
What are the qualifications to be both president and Vice President?
You must be 35 years old, must be a natural born citizen, must be a citizen for 14 years. Only get 4 years and 2 turns.