Executive Branch Review
How many elected terms can the President of the U.S. serve? Two
How many electoral votes does a candidate need in order to win the presidency. 270
How long must you have lived in the U.S. to become President? 14 years
In which article would you find the executive branch? Article II
How old must you be to become President of the U.S.? 35
How many articles are in the Constitution? 7
What are inherent powers? Powers given to the President for foreign affairs.
Which part of congress can bring impeachment charges against the President? House of Rep.
How many electoral votes does Ohio have? 18
What are enumerate powers? Powers given in the Constitution
If both the President and Vice President cannot serve, who takes over? Speaker of the House
Which amendment in the Constitution allows the new President (previous VP) select their vice president? 25th amendment
List the perks of being president of the U.S. $400,000 Salary $191,300 After Office Rent free in Whitehouse Travel for free
The 22nd amendment limits the amount of these that the president can serve. terms
What is the main function of the executive branch, pertaining to laws? Enforce laws
List the three parts of the executive bureaucracy. Whitehouse Office Staff Executive Office of the President Cabinet
This group advises the President. Presidential cabinet
The VP serves as President of this. The Senate
What is an amendment? A change
In order to become president you must be born here. In U.S. or to U.S. parents outside of country
This a check the president has over the judicial branch. Appoint supreme court justices
The president is this over the military. Commander in Chief
The president can recommend this to congress. legislation
The president can make these with other countries. treaties
How many agencies are in the executive bureaucracy? Over 100
How many agencies are within the presidential cabinet? 15
The AoC only included this branch. legislation
What fraction of senators must vote guilty to remove a president through impeachment? 2/3
Who is the head of the executive branch? Donald Trump
We call the “heads” of agencies these. secretaries
This many people work for the White House Office Staff. 500
Name a president who was impeached but not removed from office. Nixon and/or Clinton
President Barack Obama is from this party. Democrat