3.8 Executive Branch

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The branches of the federal and state governments are:

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legislative, executive, and judicial.

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How long is the president’s term?

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4 years

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If the president should die, who would become president?

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Vice President

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What are the qualifications to be Vice President?

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35 years old, live in the United States 14 years

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What is an example of a check on the Executive Branch by the Supreme Court?

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The Supreme Court strikes down an Executive Order.

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Which branch of government has the power to declare war? Options: Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, Executive Departments

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Legislative Branch

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Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?
Appoints federal judges, Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional, Ratifies treaties, Impeaches and removes judges

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Appoints federal judges

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A rule or command the president gives out that has the same power as a law is called

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an executive order.

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Who are the leaders of the executive departments who advise the president?

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Cabinet

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What action is taken to formally accuse an official of misconduct in office? Options: habeas corpus, pardon, censure, impeachment

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impeachment