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Name KEY Period:_______ Date____________________ Introduction to American Government – Review Sheet“The Executive Branch”Quiz Review SheetCaution: This review sheet is designed to assist students in preparing for the quiz. It contains major people, terms, definitions, and concepts that were discussed throughout this portion of the unit. Students should use this sheet only to review and reinforce previously learned material. It should not be substituted for studying class notes and activities. Not all concepts from this unit are included on this sheet…it is only a guide!Section 1 – Important Terms/People/Concepts:Part A (People/Personalities)N/APart B (Terms and Definitions)Bureaucracy- A large, complex administrative structure that handles the everyday business of an organizationExecutive Order- Directive, rule, or regulation issued by a chief executive or subordinates, based upon constitutional or statutory authority and having the force of lawExecutive Agreement- A pact by the President directly with the head of a foreign state; a binding international agreement with the force of law but which (unlike a treaty) does not require Senate consentPardon- Release from punishment or legal consequences of a crime by the President (in a federal case) or a governor (in a State case)Amnesty- A blanket pardon offered to a group of law violatorsDepartment of State- Plans and carries out the nation’s foreign policyForeign Policy- A government's strategy in dealing with other nationsAmbassador- Diplomat sent by a country who acts as its official representative to a foreign countryDepartment of Treasury- Collects, borrows, spends, and prints moneyDepartment of Defense- Manages the Armed ForcesDepartment of Justice- Has the responsibility for all aspects of law enforcementAttorney General- Head of the US Department of Justice who represents a country or a state in legal proceedings and gives legal advice to the governmentDepartment of the Interior- Manages and protects the nation’s public land and natural resourcesDepartment of the Agriculture- Assists farmers and consumers of farm productsDepartment of Labor- Concerned with the working conditions and wages of America’s workersDepartment of Health and Human Services- Works for the health and well-being of all AmericansDepartment of Education- Provides advice and funding for schoolsDepartment of Homeland Security- Provides for the safety and security of the United StatesSection 2 – Important Concepts:Section Overview:The following questions are designed to review the important information discussed in “The Executive Branch”. Students should consult their class notes and activities to find answers to each of the following questions.1. Describe the three Constitutional requirements to be President of the US.Native BornAt least 35 years oldResident of the US for at least 14 years2. List the Practical requirements to be President of the US.Christian (Protestant)British ancestryCollege educatedLawyers3. List the salary of the President and examples of the benefits that a President of the US receives.Salary - $400,000 plus a $50,000 nontaxable allowanceAnnual allowance for travel expensesFree lodgingBest medical care in the world4. Describe the election cycle (how often elected) of the President and Vice President.4 year term5. How does the 20th Amendment define Presidential Succession?The order in which the office of the President is to be filled if it becomes vacant6. According to the 22nd Amendment, how many terms can a President serve? How many years? How long is one term??22nd Amendment now sets a two, 4-yr. term limit. However, a president may serve extra time if he/she had been a vice-president who had to take over another president’s term (due to death, resignation, etc.,). So, the total number of years a president could actually serve is 10 years.7. How did the 25th Amendment change the role of the Vice President??Serve as president if the president diesRepresent the US overseasDevelop policy and gather support for programsPreside over the Senateis not a member, may not participate in debates and can only vote in a tie8. Give three examples of the 25th Amendment in practice.?Spiro Agnew resigned (Ford)Nixon resigned (Ford - Rockefeller)Ronald Reagan (surgery)9. Describe the President’s responsibilities in the following roles:Chief Executive- Enforces laws, treaties, court decisions; grants pardons/amnesties/reprieves; gives executive orders; and appoints federal judges (including vacancies on the Supreme Court or Presidential Cabinet)Chief Diplomat- Directs and oversees all foreign policy; helps make key international decisions; appoints and receives ambassadors; negotiates treaties and executive agreements; and gives diplomatic recognitionCommander-in-Chief- Serves as Commander (or head) of the nation’s armed forces?Legislative Leader- Proposes legislation, prepares a federal budget, and approves or vetoes legislationParty Leader- The most powerful official within a political party and can help other politicians get electedJudicial Leader- The President appoints judges to the Supreme Court as well as other federal courts, and can issue pardons and reprievesChief of State-?Serves as the ceremonial head of the US - the “living symbol” of the nation’s people10. What is the role of the 15 Executive Departments in the Executive Branch? They all help the President carry out his/her job11. Describe the basic responsibilities of Executive Agencies. An independent agency responsible for dealing with certain specialized areas of government 12. Describe the basic responsibilities of Regulatory Commissions.Independent agencies that protect the public by controlling certain types of business and industry13. Describe the basic responsibilities of government owned corporations.A government owned corporation which is similar to a private organization (i.e., post office or Amtrak) ................
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