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Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be eligible for the presidency?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be eligible for the presidency?
What role does the President play in the approval process of ambassadors?
What role does the President play in the approval process of ambassadors?
Which power does the President possess to influence legislation directly?
Which power does the President possess to influence legislation directly?
In a situation where Congress is not in session, what action can the President take?
In a situation where Congress is not in session, what action can the President take?
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Which of the following statements about executive orders is true?
Which of the following statements about executive orders is true?
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What is one primary role of the Vice President in the Senate?
What is one primary role of the Vice President in the Senate?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the Vice President's role?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the Vice President's role?
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In what situation does the Vice President typically participate in voting within the Senate?
In what situation does the Vice President typically participate in voting within the Senate?
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What might the notes about 'Group', 'Dates', and 'Activities' indicate regarding the Vice President's role?
What might the notes about 'Group', 'Dates', and 'Activities' indicate regarding the Vice President's role?
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Which function does the Vice President NOT fulfill in relation to the Senate?
Which function does the Vice President NOT fulfill in relation to the Senate?
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Why might the handwriting of notes about the Vice President's role be difficult to read?
Why might the handwriting of notes about the Vice President's role be difficult to read?
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Study Notes
Executive Branch
- The President of the United States is head of the Executive Branch and is responsible for carrying out laws passed by Congress.
- The Executive Branch is structured with 15 Departments and over 400 federal agencies.
- The Vice President is a key figure in the Executive Branch.
- The Vice President steps in if needed and can break a tie in the Senate by voting.
- The President must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and have lived in the US for at least 14 years.
- The President is elected by the Electoral College.
- The President can influence policies through executive orders, which do not need approval from Congress.
- The President nominates ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, and members of the cabinet.
- The Senate approves presidential nominations for ambassadors.
- The President can commit the military temporarily if Congress is not in session.
- Congress has the power to declare war, but the President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Other Information
- Senators must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.
- Congress is responsible for carrying out laws.
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Explore the key components of the Executive Branch of the United States government. This quiz covers the roles of the President, Vice President, and the structure of the Executive Branch, including its departments and agencies. Understand the powers and responsibilities that define the leadership of the nation.