The executive branch text review
what is NATO?
a military alliance with other democratic countries of the West
What does the President's Cabinet do?
advises the President
the president's cabinet
an advisory group created by the president that includes the department heads and other officials chosen by the president
what are the presidential powers?
commander and chief of armed forces, grant pardons for federal offences, call special session of congress, receive ambassadors, execute laws, appoint officials to lesser positions
Humanitarian
food, clothes, shelter, workers, money
what are the six divisions of NATO?
general assembly, security council, international court of justice, economic and social council, trusteeship council, secretariat
powers shared with congress
make treaties, appoint ambassadors, approve legislation
2 types of treaties
peace treaties and alliance treaties
Foreign Policy's main idea
promote peace, maintain national security, provide aid to people in need, and support democracy
what is foreign aid purpose?
provide economic or military assistance to other countries.
Security
soldiers, arms, money, information,
the electoral college is based on
state population
executive powers
the power to execute, enforce, and administer law
Electoral College is how we elect
the president
why was the united nation formed?
to promote peaceful coexistence and worldwide cooperation, countries pleaded to save future generations from war
veto
to reject
can you split the two presidential terms up?
yes
qulifications to be president
1. 35 years old 2. be resident of US for 14 years 3. Natural born Citizen
Presidential Succession Act of 1947
1. vice president 2. speaker of the house
how many presidential terms can you serve?
2 terms
the senate can override a veto with a....
2/3rds vote
How long is each presidential term?
4 years
military power the president has
Commander-in-chief over armed forces
how does the president deal with foreign aid?
Humanitarian and security
define the presidential succession
If President cannot complete his term, the V.P. becomes President
NATO stands for
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
the executive branch consists of
President, Vice President, Cabinet, executive dept.
25th Amendment
Presidential succession