What is the Executive Branch responsible for?
Implementing and enforcing laws
The Executive Branch is headed by the President.
How is the Electoral College calculated?
Total number of Senators (2) + number of Representatives
This system determines how many electoral votes each state has in presidential elections.
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
The President is responsible for enforcing laws and overseeing the federal government.
In the Electoral College, what position does the candidate with the most votes receive?
President
The candidate with the second most votes typically becomes the Vice President.
What is the age requirement to be President of the United States?
35 years old
This is one of the constitutional requirements for presidential eligibility.
What is the salary of the President of the United States?
$400,000
This salary is set by law and has not changed since 2001.
What is the oath of office for the President of the United States?
To preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States
This oath is taken before assuming the presidency.
As Commander in Chief, what powers does the President have?
- Command armed forces
- Offer pardons to those accused of crimes against the U.S.
These powers are outlined in Section 2 of the Constitution.
The President can enter into treaties with a _______ vote of the Senate.
2/3
This requirement ensures that treaties have significant support in the Senate.
The President can appoint ambassadors and Supreme Court justices with _______ approval.
Senate
This process is part of the checks and balances system.
The President can fill vacancies without Senate approval if it is out of _______.
Session
This allows for timely appointments when the Senate is not in session.
What is the purpose of the State of the Union address?
To inform Congress and the public about the current condition of the nation
This address is mandated by Section 3 of the Constitution.
True or false: Any Executive Branch member can be impeached.
TRUE
Impeachment is a process to remove officials from office for misconduct.
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is part of the Judicial Branch and holds significant power.
True or false: Loser courages have term limits.
FALSE
Loser courages do not have term limits.
What section of the Judicial Branch outlines the cases the Supreme Court can hear?
Section 2
This section is set up by Congress.
What type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have in certain matters?
Original Jurisdiction
This applies to specific cases as outlined in Section 2.
Where do crime trials start and are contained?
Lower courts
Crime trials are initiated in lower courts before potentially reaching the Supreme Court.
In Section 3, what is required for a conviction?
Admission or witnessed by 2 people
This ensures that convictions are based on credible evidence.
What does the punishment for a crime impact according to Section 3?
Only the guilty person
Punishment does not extend to the family of the guilty individual.
