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| Age requirement for running for President |
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| The power to declare war belongs to |
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| President pro tempore, Secretary of state |
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| The next 2 people in line for the President after the Speaker of the House |
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| Presidential appointments must be approved by |
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| The sole power of introducing bills in Congress belongs to |
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| Protect National Security |
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| The main benefit of foreign policy that promotes democracy is that it helps do this |
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| The Senate must approve a treaty with another nation by this fraction |
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| The President's closest political advisor |
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| House of Rep. + Senate = Electors |
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| What is the formula for determining electoral votes for each state |
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| How many times a person can be elected president |
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| This is a qualification that only applies to the President & Vice President |
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| Executive Branch (President) |
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| The power to carry out laws passed by Congress belongs to |
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| These representatives of the U.S. are only sent to countries that hold power legally |
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| The person who is responsible for breaking a tie vote in the Senate |
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| The core of the Executive Office of the President is |
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| In this role, the President is responsible for leading the armed forces of the nation |
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| Environmental Protection Agency |
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| This agency would be contacted about someone dumping toxic waste into the river |
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| Centers for Disease Control (CDC) |
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| Which agency is primarily responsible for informing the public about a flu epidemic? |
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| Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) |
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| Which agency investigates crimes at the federal level? |
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| This department is responsible for investigating violations of federal law |
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| The War Powers Act was passed to limit this branch's power |
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| Department of Homeland Security |
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| This is the newest department that was added by President Bush in 2002 |
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| Department of the Interior |
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| This department is responsible for the conservation of public lands |
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| The 22nd Amendment limited the President to 2 terms because this president was elected to office 4 times |
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| According to the Presidential Succession Act, this person is next in line for the presidency after the Vice President |
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| The current number of executive departments |
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| Term for plans for dealing with other countries |
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