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Constitution Cards [E]
Executive
38
History
8th Grade
11/11/2007

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Term
Who succeeds the President in the case of his death or disqualification from office?
Definition
The Vice President
Term
Who Succeeds the Vice President as President?
Definition
The Speaker of the House
Term
Who is the head of the executive Branch of government?
Definition
The President
Term
What is the minimum age for the Presidency?
Definition
35 years
Term
Who succeeds the Speaker of the House as President?
Definition
The President Pro Tempore
Term
Who succeeds the President Pro Tempore as President?
Definition
The Secretary of State
Term
What Federal Department is responsible for foreign affairs?
Definition
State
Term
What department is responsible for coining and regulating money?
Definition
Treasury
Term
Which department is not represented by a “secretary”?
Definition
Justice (Attorney General)
Term
What department oversees the F.B.I.?
Definition
Justice
Term
Name 5 Federal Departments
Definition
State of Treasury, Defense Justice, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Housing and Urban
Development, Energy, Education Transportation, Health and Human Services, Veteran Affairs, Homeland Security
Term
The President must have lived in the United States for a minimum of _____ years prior to election.
Definition
14 years
Term
Who actually elects the President?
Definition
The Electoral College
Term
How long does the President serve per term?
Definition
4 Years
Term
What are the term limits placed on the presidency?
Definition
2 terms only
Term
What is the name of the President’s official plane?
Definition
Air Force One
Term
What date does the President take office?
Definition
Jan. 20th
Term
Who swears in the President?
Definition
The Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
Term
Who approves all cabinet members?
Definition
The Senate (with 2/3 majority)
Term
What title is given to cabinet members?
Definition
Secretary
Term
What do we call it when a prisoner is released from their sentence?
Definition
Pardon
Term
What do we call it when a prisoner’s sentence is delayed or put off?
Definition
Reprieve
Term
The President can limit your personal freedoms during a time of ___________.
Definition
National Emergency
Term
Who is the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces?
Definition
The President
Term
What department protects our natural environment?
Definition
Interior
Term
What power is given to the president concerning legislation?
Definition
Veto
Term
What does the Executive Branch do?
Definition
Enforces the laws
Term
Who makes valid treaties?
Definition
Senate (2/3 majority)
Term
Who is directly responsible for the security of the president and his family?
Definition
The Secret Service
Term
Who can declare war on another country?
Definition
Congress
Term
When a government official is charged with wrong-doing what is it called?
Definition
Impeachment
Term
Which branches of government are liable for impeachment?
Definition
Executive and Judicial
Term
Where must impeachment proceedings begin?
Definition
House of Representatives
Term
Who acts as the court in an impeachment trial?
Definition
The Senate
Term
Who presides at a presidential impeachment trial?
Definition
The Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
Term
What vote is required for a guilty verdict in an impeachment trial?
Definition
2/3 majority
Term
Name the two presidents who have been impeached.
Definition
Andrew Johnson
Bill Clinton
Term
Who conducts a presidential impeachment trial?
Definition
The Senate
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