Executive Branch

Front

When the Vice President is to become acting President, the President must inform Congress in writing or the Vice President and majority of the Cabinet members must inform Congress in writing. Why?

Back

A written record proves the process has been carried out legally.

Front

Why was President Eisenhower's desire for Vice President Richard Nixon to attend important government conferences significant?

Back

It marked the beginning of a shift in how the office of Vice President was seen.

Front

When it comes to treaties, they have the same legal standing as the acts of who?

Back

Congress

Front

In order for the President to have a treaty passed by Congress, what has to happen?

Back

at least 67 senators support the treaty

Front

The White House staff performs which of the following duties?
Options:
ensuring that federal agencies comply with environmental laws,
advising the President on military matters related to national security,
directing the operations of the Executive Office of the President,
Preparing the federal budget

Back

Preparing the federal budget

Front

Chief of State means what?

Back

ceremonial head of the Federal Government

Front

Wars and Economic Problems fall under which Presidential Powers?

Back

National Crises

Front

The presidential Cabinet do what?

Back

They advise the President and help make decisions and set policies based on their area of expertise.

Front

In the line of succession for the Presidency, after the Vice President, the Speaker of the House, and the President Pro Tempore, who comes next?

Back

Secretary of State

Front

Although Congress has not declared war since World War II, the United States has used military force on many occasions since then. What is one explanation for this fact?

Back

Congress has enacted joint resolutions to authorize the President to use military force.