Unit 4 Study Guide- The Executive Branch
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What is the purpose of the executive branch?
How does the executive branch utilize the system of checks and balances? Give examples.
Explain the purpose and debate over the Electoral College.
What are the seven major roles played by the President? Briefly explain each.
What are the constitutional qualifications for President of the U.S.? What are some of the
informal/unwritten qualifications for President?
What constitutional powers are given to the President? What are some informal powers of the President?
What is the “take-care” clause?
Explain the role of the Vice-President.
Explain the impeachment process. What two presidents have been impeached?
What are the functions of executive agencies and the Presidential Cabinet?
What tools does the President use to carry out U.S. foreign policy? Give some examples.
Unit 4 Study Guide- The Executive Branch
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
What is the purpose of the executive branch?
How does the executive branch utilize the system of checks and balances? Give examples.
Explain the purpose and debate over the Electoral College.
What are the seven major roles played by the President? Briefly explain each.
What are the constitutional qualifications for President of the U.S.? What are some of the
informal/unwritten qualifications for President?
What constitutional powers are given to the President? What are some informal powers of the President?
What is the “take-care” clause?
Explain the role of the Vice-President.
Explain the impeachment process. What two presidents have been impeached?
What are the functions of executive agencies and the Presidential Cabinet?
What tools does the President use to carry out U.S. foreign policy? Give some examples.
Unit 4 Study Guide- The Executive Branch
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
What is the purpose of the executive branch?
How does the executive branch utilize the system of checks and balances? Give examples.
Explain the purpose and debate over the Electoral College.
What are the seven major roles played by the President? Briefly explain each.
What are the constitutional qualifications for President of the U.S.? What are some of the
informal/unwritten qualifications for President?
What constitutional powers are given to the President? What are some informal powers of the President?
What is the “take-care” clause?
Explain the role of the Vice-President.
Explain the impeachment process. What two presidents have been impeached?
What are the functions of executive agencies and the Presidential Cabinet?
What tools does the President use to carry out U.S. foreign policy? Give some examples.