STUDY GUIDE: Unit 3: Executive Branch

Which branch do you find the President and Vice President in Which branch do you find the President and Vice President in? The Executive Branch What duty does the Vice President have? To succeed the President in case of death and to break ties in the Senate Powers that Congress has over the President? Congress has the power to impeach the president, override a presidential veto and approve all Presidential appointments. President shares powers with which branch? The Legislative Branch Which article of the Constitution is the Executive Branch in? Article II

Humanitarian Aid: material or assistance, which is provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to a crisis. (Money, Food, Water) War Powers Act – The President can deploy troops for no more than 30 days, without permission from Congress. Sanctions: Economic penalties imposed on other countries to force compliance. Foreign Policy: The policy on how the U.S. wants to deal with other foreign nations. (State Department)

Executive Privilege – Limited the right of the President to withhold information from Congress. U.S. v. Nixon – question “Executive Privilege” Purpose of the State of the Union Address? The Constitution requires that the President report annually to Congress about the state of the country To be a member of the Presidents Cabinet what two things must happen: 1). Appointed by the President 2). Confirmed by the Senate

Who is 3rd in line to the Presidency? The Speaker of the House President has 2 Terms. How many years in a Term? 4 The advisers to the President are called The Cabinet Pardon - the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense. What is amnesty - an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses

20th Amendment – inauguration is changed to Jan 20th Amendment – inauguration is changed to Jan. 20th and the Presidential succession of VP is put into law. What is a Treaty? An agreement between countries Purpose of the Department of State? To maintain a positive relationship with other countries (Foreign Policy) Give examples of Independent Regulatory Agencies: Amtrak / USPS (United States Postal Service) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Qualifications of the U.S. President 35 years old Be a natural born citizen Be a resident of the U.S. for 14 years Symbol or Head of the United States is: Chief of State Sets the agenda for what the Congress works on: Chief Legislator Head of the Military: Commander in Chief

25th Amendment - Presidential Succession and Disability What is an ambassador? What does he/she run? An accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country. / An ambassador is in charge on an embassy. 22nd Amendment - limits the president to only two 4 year terms in office

Mini-quiz Which branch do you find the President and Vice President in? What duty does the Vice President have? Powers that Congress has over the President? President shares powers with which branch? Which article of the Constitution is the Executive Branch in?

Humanitarian Aid: Impeachment: Sanctions: Foreign Policy:

Purpose of the State of the Union Address? To be a member of the Presidents Cabinet what two things must happen: 1). 2).

Who is 3rd in line to the Presidency? President has ____ Terms. How many years in a Term? ____ The advisers to the President are called

What is a Treaty? Purpose of the Department of State? Give examples of Independent Regulatory Agencies:

Qualifications of the U.S. President 1. 2. 3. Symbol or Head of the United States is: Sets the agenda for what the Congress works on: Head of the Military: