Executive Branch

Front

What is the definition of the term execute?

Back

to carry out

Front

What is the definition of the term executive?

Back

a leader who enforces laws

Front

If the legislative branch makes the laws, then the executive branch does what with the laws?

Back

enforces the laws

Front

What is the title of the chief executive, or head of the executive branch of the United States?

Back

President of the United States

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What is the title of the second-in-command?

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Vice President

Front

What is the job of the electoral college?

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to choose the President

Front

How many electoral votes does each state get?

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a number equal to the number of senators plus the number of representatives a state has in Congress

Front

What was the original purpose of the electoral college?

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to keep the common people from making a mistake and electing a disastrous leader

Front

Who chooses the president in the event of a tie in the electoral college?

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the House

Front

What is the age requirement to be President?

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35 years or older