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The Executive Branch

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Execute
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To put into effect; carry out
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Executive
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The branch of government in charge with carrying out the country's laws
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If the legislative branch makes the laws, then the executive branch does what with the laws?
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The executive branch executes and enforces the laws made by the legislative branch.
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What is the title of the chief executive, or head, of the executive branch of the United States?
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The President
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What is the title of the second-in-command?
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Vice President
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What is the job of the Electoral College?
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A group of men and women who choose the President and Vice President
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How many electoral votes does your state have (PA)?
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20 electoral votes
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What was the original purpose of the Electoral College?
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To keep the common people from making a mistake when voting and accidentally choosing a poor leader
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Who chooses the President in an event of a tie?
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The House of Representatives
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What three requirements must be met in order to be a President of the United States?
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1. Natural-born United States citizen 2. At least 35 years old 3. Resident of the United States for at least 14 years
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In the proper order of succession, who will take over in the event the President dies? List four people.
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1. Vice President 2. Speaker of the House of Representatives 3. President pro tempore of the Senate 4. Secretary of State
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When is a President elected?
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The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
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When is a President inaugurated?
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January 20
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Who usually administers the oath of office to the President?
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The Chief of Justice of the Supreme Court
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What are the five categories that the powers of the President can be put into?
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1. The Commander and Chief of the United States Armed Forces 2. Chief Executive 3. Chief of State 4. Chief Legislator 5. Chief of Party
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What is the President's responsibility to the United States Military? What is his title? What can he do?
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Commander in Chief of the United States Military. In charge of all decisions regarding the Armed Forces and can call the National Guard into service.
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What is the President's responsibility to the business aspect of the United States government? What is his title? What can he do?
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Chief Executive. Makes sure all members of his cabinet, staff, and other employees are doing their jobs correctly
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What is the President's responsibility to the aspect of foreign relations? What is his title? What can he do?
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Chief of State. Represents the U.S. and hosts other foreign leaders when they visit, also he can make treaties with other countries.
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What is the President's responsibility to approve, disapprove, or suggest laws? What is his title? What can he do?
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Chief Legislator. Power to approve or disapprove laws made by Congress. Also can suggest that certain laws be made.
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What is the President's responsibility to his political party? What is his title? What can he do?
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Chief of Party. To make the decisions in regard to his individual political party.
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Impeach
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To make an accusation against
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Misdemeanor
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A criminal offense that is less serious than a felony, generally punishable by fine, a jail term up to a year, or both
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Bribery
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The act of giving or receiving money or a favor in order to influence another person's actiobs
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Treason
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The crime of betraying one's country
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Which house of Congress begins the impeachment process?
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The House of Representatives
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Which house of Congress acts as the jury and tries the case?
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The Senate
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Who acts as the judge at the impeachment trial of the President?
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Chief of Justice of the Supreme Court
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I order for an official to be convicted, what fraction of the Senate needs to agree?
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Two-thirds
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Who were the only two President's to have gone through the entire impeachment process?
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Andrew Johnson (1867) and Richard Nixon (1974)
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At what point during the impeachment process did President Nixon resign? When?
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After the House of Representatives prepared several charges against him. Resigned August 9, 1974
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How many Presidents have been removed from office by being found guilty after the impeachment process?
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None, though two have come close.
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What are the four divisions of the executive branch?
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1. The Cabinet departments 2. Independent agencies 3. Government corporations 4. Regulatory agencies
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How many cabinet departments are there?
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14 departments
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Which President created the Cabinet? When?
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George Washington 1789
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Give an example of an independent agency
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NASA
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Give an example of a government corporation
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United States Postal Service
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Give an example of a regulatory commission.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)