President: political leaders

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T/F: (pres) Make treaties without approval...

False

T/F: (pres) Pardon a politician who has been impeached...

False

T/F: (president) Tell Congress what laws it must pass...

False; Congress does not pass laws

T/F: (President) Draft laws & pass them...

False; Congress drafts laws

T/F: (president) Decide who wins court cases...

False; Judicial court does that

T/F: (pres) appoint a governor for each state...

False; governors are elected by their state citizens

T/F: (pres) Run for a third term in office...

False; only 2 by law

T/F: (pres) Cast a tiebreaking vote in the Senate...

False; the VP does that

First in Command is ...

President of U.S. (Obama-Democratic)

2nd in command if Pres & VP die....

Speaker of the House

How many terms can someone be president?

2 terms for a total of 8 years

What is a political party?

an organized group of people who share similar views & work to influence the government in support of those views

Transportation?

builds & maintains federal highways & railroads, makes rules for air travel, and promotes transportation safety

Justice?

enforces federal laws, prevents crime, & punishes those convicted of federal crimes

How often is a presidential election?

every 4 years

Review presidents responsibilities...

example: follow the Constitution & law even if disagree with it; go to Congress & give "State of the Union" speech; decide to send more troops into war; decide to let someone out of prison (pardon) based on good conduct; negotiate agreements with other countries

Defense?

keeps the U.S. safe using the army, navy, marines, air force, coast guard, & other military resources

Treasury?

makes coins & paper money, tries to help the economy & collects taxes

Education?

provides funding to public schools & helps students pay for college

What gives all the rules for being president of the U.S.?

Constitution; it tells who can become president, what powers he has, some of the roles & duties he takes on

What are the 2 major political parties today?

Democratic (donkey) & Republican (elephant)

T/F: (about the presidential powers) Defend & protect the Constitution...

True

T/F: (pres) Ask for advice from department heads...

True

T/F: (pres) Nominate Supreme Court judges...

True

T/F: (pres) Nominate ambassadors...

True

T/F: (president) Execute laws that have been passed...

True

T/F: (president) Commander in Chief of the armed forces...

True

T/F: (president) Recommend laws for Congress to consider...

True

Presidential Line of "Succession"...

VP; Speaker of House; President pro tempore of the Senate; Secretary of State; Secretary of Treasury; Secretary of Defense; Attorney General

1st in command if president dies...

Vice President (Joe Biden- Democratic)

Agriculture?

supports farmers, makes sure our food is safe, and gives recommendations about good nutrition

Vice President's Responsibilities...

take over as president if needed; act as leader of Senate; cast tiebreaking vote in Senate; work with President to run the executive branch

What does "Homeland Security" do?

work to protect country against terrorism & keep borders safe

Health & Human Services?

works to protect the health of all Americans & offers medical & other basic services to people in need


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