1
Q
What’s their job?
A
Implements and enforces laws
2
Q
Origin story?
A
Established in article 2 of the Constitution
3
Q
How many people?
A
Over 4 million
4
Q
President requirements
A
- has to be over 35
- has to be born on American soil
- has to have lived a min of 14 yrs in the country
5
Q
President’s (and Governor’s) term
A
two 4 yr terms
6
Q
President’s role & current Prez
A
Joe Biden
- head of the gov
- commander in chief of the army
- favors, vetoes, pardons, etc.
7
Q
Vice President’s role & current VPrez
A
Kamala Harris
- head of Senate but only really interferes to solve any ties
8
Q
Executive Office roles
A
- supports the President
- led by White House Chief of Staff
- includes Press and Communications Offices
- office jobs: scheduling, event planning
- simple to complex tasks
9
Q
The Cabinet’s roles
A
- President’s main advisors
- 15 departments
- First 3 cabinet positions: Secretary of State, Treasury, Secretary of Defense
- Selected by the President and approved by the Senate
10
Q
T or F? The Executive Branch includes the military, the FBI, and the CIA.
A
True
11
Q
Difference between the FBI and the CIA?
A
FBI - jurisdiction everywhere in America, handles federal crimes in the U.S
CIA - America’s spies in other countries, no jurisdiction in America
American Gov - unit 3
flashcards
Decks in class (6)
# Cards
