U.S. Government Flashcard

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What is the Executive Branch?

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They enforce the law.

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What is impeachment?

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You broke the law so you are in trouble

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When does the Vice President become President?

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When the current President dies, resigns, is removed, or is unable to serve.

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What does the department of defense do? hint: Defense

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The Department of Defense manages national security and military operations.

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What is the department of Justice?

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The Department of Justice is the U.S. federal executive department controls courts and determines if people go to jail.

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What is the department of Transportation?

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The Department of Transportation is a government agency that oversees transportation systems.

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What is the Presidential Cabinet?

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A group of people that help the president do his/ her job.

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True or False: The President can choose anyone for their cabinet WITHOUT approval

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False

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In the Presidential Succession, who is after the vice president? (Look at your Presidential Succession page in your notebook!)

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Secretary of State

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Why was the West Wing Created?

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Because it got Burnt Down