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What is the purpose of the executive branch?
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to enforce, carry on, laws
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Who takes over if the president can't fulfill his duties?
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vice president
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The president has the power to ______ passed by congress
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execute laws
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How many years do the vice president and president hold office?
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4 years
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What is an electoral vote and a popular vote?
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A electoral vote is the votes of electors
A popular vote is the vote of the citizens |
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True/False
The person who wins the electoral vote doesn't win the popular vote? |
FALSE, the canidate who wins the popular vote also wins the electoral
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What are the qualifications for being president?
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You have to be 35 years old
Be a natural-born citizen Lived in the U.S.A for the last 14 years |
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What is impeachment?
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To be accused of a federal crime
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What is the State of Union address?
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A speech the president makes once a year in January reporting to congress and the citizens
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Can the president pardon(excuse) people convicted of a federal crime?
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YES, he can!
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