Chapter 6&14 Flashcard

Front

Who leads the Executive branch of the United States government?

Back

The President

Front

Which article establishes the executive branch?

Back

Article II

Front

Which of these is NOT a power of the executive branch? Options: the power to veto bills, the power to write legislation (laws), the power to issue executive orders, the power to appoint federal officials

Back

the power to write legislation (laws)

Front

What is the President's role in putting federal judges into office?

Back

To nominate them

Front

What role do the Cabinet and the administrative agencies share?

Back

Advising the President

Front

Who can declare Presidential acts unconstitutional?

Back

The Supreme Court

Front

How many major political parties are there in the United States?

Back

Two

Front

What is the primary election?

Back

The process where each party chooses one candidate for the general election

Front

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

Back

To elect the President

Front

Can someone win the popular vote but lose the presidential election?

Back

Yes