US Govt' Jeopardy Executive Branch

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US Govt. JeopardyExecutive Branch
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The President serves a ____ year term.

• Four

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Number of terms a president can serve?

• Two

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The largest number of years a President can serve?

• Ten

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How many elections did F.D.R. win?

• Four

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Name the amendment that now limits the President
terms.

• 22nd Amendment

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Who officially elects the President of the U.S.?

• Electoral College

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What is the magic number one needs to receive to
win the Presidency?

• 270

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What one quality does a party look for in a
Presidential candidate?

• Ability to win

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What one thing does a party look for in a V.P.
candidate?

• Balance the ticket

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If no candidate receives a majority of electoral
votes, who decides the presidency?

• The House of Reps.

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How many days must pass before a bill on the
Pres. desk will automatically becomes a law?

• 10 Days

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When a President hides a refuses to sign a
bill so it will die, it is called a ___

• Pocket Veto

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What amendment changed the elections so the Pres
VP run together on same ticket?

• 12th Amendment

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The speech that the President makes once a year
to the entire nation is called the ___.

• State of the Union Address

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What vote is required to override a Presidential
veto?

• 2/3 of BOTH houses

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Power that allows a President to sign treaties

• Diplomatic

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Give an example of a Presidents Legislative
power.

• Veto

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This is similar to a law, but is not binding is
temporary.

• Executive Order

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This is similar to a treaty, but is not binding
is temporary.

• Executive Agreement

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The War Powers Resolution now limits the
President to sending troops for ___ days without
senate approval.

• 60 Days

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The forgiveness of a crime

• Pardon

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When a group is forgiven for a crime.

• Amnesty

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The postponement of a sentence (usually death
sentence)

• Reprieve

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When a sentence is reduce to a less severe
sentence.

• Commutation

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Who approves Presidential appointments to the
Supreme court?

• U.S. Senate