Executive Branch Review Sheet

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Where the Executive Branch is discussed/ outlined.

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12th Amendment

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Changes to the electoral college procedures, requires separate candidates for pres. & vice pres.

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22nd Amendment

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Limits the president to two terms.

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23rd Amendment

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Provided 3 electoral votes for the District of Columbia.

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25th Amendment

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Deals with presidential succession.

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Constitutional powers of the Executive Branch

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Commander in Chief, foreign policy, and power of appointment.

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Constitutional requirements for President

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35 yrs. old, native-born citizen, must live in country for 14 yrs.

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Presidential succession (next 4)

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Pres., Vice Pres., Speaker of the House, Pres. Pro Temp.

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Duties of the Vice President

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Presides over the Senate, votes in case of a tie, implements policies, voice of the President (Inner Cabinet).

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Term of Office

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President - 4 years / 2 terms, 10 years.

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Electoral College System

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Elect a pres. & vice pres., winner-take-all, elected by popular vote.

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Original reasons for the Electoral College

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Illiterate and uninformed public. (The popular vote would be a challenge because the average American was uneducated and ill-informed.)

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Winner - Take - All

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The party whose candidate receives the largest popular vote in any state wins all of it's electoral votes.

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How election ties are settled

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House of Rep's is tie breaker for the Pres. & the Senate is the tie breaker for the Vice - Pres.

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# of Electors in the Electoral College

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538 Electors.

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# of departments in the Cabinet

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15 Departments.

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Role of the Cabinet

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Advise the Pres. in their area of expertise.

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Selection of Cabinet Members

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Chosen based on their expertise in selected areas.

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Executive Office of the President

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Allows for the cooperation of multiple agencies, has grown rapidly.

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National Security Council

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Advises the President on national & foreign policy.

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Homeland Security Council

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Started with George W. Bush after 9/11.

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Council of Economic Advisors

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Created in 1946. Assesses the nation's economic health, predicts the future economic conditions of the country, proposes solutions to problems.

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Office of Management & Budget

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Largest agency in the EOP, prepares the national budget to the Pres. who then presents it to Congress, handles national policy making, they decide who will get federal money.

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White House Council / Staff

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Responsible for gathering information and helping to advise the Pres. in almost all policy making.

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Inherent Powers of the President (Louisiana Purchase)

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Thomas Jefferson.

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Impact of Public Opinion

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(Popular support) - the greatest sources of power.

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Limits on the Presidency - Legislative

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(Congress) legislative override, confirms appointments,approves budget.

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Limits on the Presidency - Judicial

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(Supreme Court) President nominates judges, but Congress must approve.

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Mandate

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Instructions the people give to their elected officials, often during an election.

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Chief Executive

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Term for the President as vested with the executive power of the United States.

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Impoundment of Funds

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The Presidents refusal to spend money Congress has voted to fund a program.

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Pardon

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A release from legal punishment.

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Amnesty

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A group pardon to individuals for an offense against the government.

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Chief Legislator

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Term for the Pres. as architect of public policy and the one who sets the agenda for Congress.

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State of the Union Address

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Annual message to Congress, President reports on the state of the nation and outlines a legislative program.

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Line Item Veto

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Vetoing just one part of a bill.

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Chief Diplomat

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The President directs foreign policy of the United States and is spokesperson to other countries.

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Executive Agreements

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An agreement made between the President and a Head of State.

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Head of State

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Serves as both the political leader and a figure head. Represents their country in ceremonial matters.

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Ceremonial roles of the President

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Gives out awards and honors people.

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Commander in Chief

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Term for the President as Commander of the nation's Armed Forces.

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Economic Planner

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The President must submit an annual economic report to Congress and the President must prepare an annual budget with the council of economic advisors.

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Head of Party

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Expected to be loyal to party members and their platform.

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Impeachment

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A formal accusation of misconduct in office against a public official.

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Executive Order

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A rule issued by the President that has the force of law.

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Pros of the Electoral College

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Enhances the status of minority interest.
Lets issues become better known to the public. Maintains a federal system of gov't & representation.Helps reserve important political powers to the states. Contributes to political stability of the nation. It encourages & maintains a 2 party system in the nation.

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Cons of the Electoral College

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Winner-take-all system. Candidate can lose the popular vote in total but win the electoral college vote. 3rd party candidates can make it hard to get majority vote for other candidates. Election by the House - small states have same weight as large states.

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Who is in the "Inner Cabinet"

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Sec. of State, Sec. of Treasury, Sec. of Defense, and Attorney General.