Article II Executive Branch

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Article II Executive Branch

What is the term for a President?

4 Years

What is the main duty of the President?

Carry out the laws passed by Congress

How is the President elected?

First by popular vote, then by the electoral college

When do the people vote for President?

The Tuesday following the 1st Monday in Nov

What is the formula for how many electors ?

# of Representatives # of Senators+ 3 for D.C.

How many electors are there now?

538

When do the electors meet to cast their ballots?

After the popular vote, in December

Who counts the electoral ballots?

Congress

When are the electoral ballots counted?

January

Who announces the results?

The Vice President

Can you win the popular vote, but lose election?

Yes

How can you lose if you won the popular vote?

If only win small states not enough electoral votes

How many electoral votes do you need ?

270

What are the qualifications to be President?

Natural born citizen 35 yrs old live in U.S. 14 years

Who becomes President if Prez out office ?

VP

Who administers the oath to the President?

The Chief Supreme Court Justice

What powers does the President have?

*Leader of armed forces and militia

And ?

*Seek opinions from department

And ?

*Grant pardons except impeachment

And ?

*make treaties,need 2/3 approval however!

And ?

*make executive agreements (no approval)

And ?

Appoint Supreme Court Justices & ambassadors

(with senate ok)

What are the duties of the President?

*Inform Congress of the state of the union

And ?

*Recommend measures

And ?

*Convene both houses or one during adjournment

And ?

*Adjourn congress

And ?

*Execute the laws

And ?

*Receive ambassadors

And ?

*Commission all officers

What must Pres, VP, be convicted in impeachment

Treason High crimes misdemeanors or bribery

What is the punishment for conviction ?

Removal from office

What is a treaty ?

Agreement between nations

Who is the executive in a state government ?

The governor

What is the cabinet ?

Group of advisors

What is treason ?

Betrayal of country

Who is the executive of a state ?

governor