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Executive Branch
Executive Branch
6
Political Studies
Undergraduate 1
12/07/2010

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Term
President- how long is term and how are they elected?
Definition
4 years
electoral college
Term
President power-DOMESTIC
Definition
State of the Union

Sign / Veto / No action

Nomination of Executive and Judicial officers-requires senate approval
Term
President power-Foreign
Definition
Treaties
Requires 2/3 of Senate to ratify

Recognition of Countries
Commander in Chief
Term
Precedent
Definition
The action taken by one president will influence the power of future presidents to take similar actions.
Term
Vice president-how long is term and how are they elected
Definition
4 years
electoral college
Term
Who assumes the president's position in a time of vacancy?
Definition
vice president
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