TCI Chapter 9 Executive Branch
Is the president appointed or elected?
Elected.
How many Executive Departments are there?
15 departments
What article describes the executive branch?
Article II of the constitution describes this branch.
Which of the president's roles maintains relationships with foreign countries?
Chief Diplomat
Which of the president's roles enforces and carries out the laws?
Chief Executive
Which of the president's roles influences laws and policy?
Chief Legislator
Which of the president's roles serves as the leader of national ceremonies and celebrations?
Chief of State
Which of the president's roles leads the nation's military?
Commander in Chief
Which is the most recent executive department?
Department of Homeland Security
What are some of the powers of the executive branch?
Powers of the executive branch include: - Being Commander in chief of the nation's military forces. - Can make treaties (with the consent of the senate) with other nations. - Nominates ambassadors of the US and Supreme Court justices. - Grants pardons to people convicted of violating federal or national laws.
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President can't perform the duty?
Speaker of the House (then President, then President Pro-Tempore, then cabinet member)
What is the main job or purpose of the executive branch?
The executive branch carries out the laws.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The head of the executive branch is the President.
How is a president removed from office?
The president can be impeached.
What is the age requirement for the president?
The president needs to be at least 35 years old.
How long is the president's term?
The president's term is four years.
How many members are there in the office of the president?
There is one member in the office of the president.
What is the president's cabinet?
a group of advisors
What did the 22nd Amendment do?
it limited the president to two terms
What is the citizenship requirement for the president?
must be a natural born citizen
