Article II - Executive Branch

Who actually elects the President and the Vice President?

The Electoral College

Must a candidate win a majority of both the Electoral and the popular votes?

No. A candidate must win ONLY the majority of Electoral votes

If no candidate received a majority of the Electoral votes, who chooses the President from the top three candidates?

House of Representatives

What branch of the federal government is given the power to declare war?

Legislative Branch

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces (directs military operations) during a war?

The President of the U.S.

What are three requirements that the President and Vice President must meet in order to be elected?

Be 35-years-old
Be a natural born citizen
Be a resident of the U.S. for any 14 years of life

The Cabinet

Advisors to the President
15 members

Electoral College

People in each state, chosen by voters to elect the President and Vice President of the U.S.

Who actually elects the President and Vice President?

Electoral College

Must a candidate win a majority of both the Electoral and popular vote to win an election?

No - Only a majority of the Electoral Vote

If no candidte receives a majority of the Electoral votes, who chooses the President from the top three candidates?

House of Representatives

What branch of federal government is given the power to declare war?

Legislative Branch

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces (directs military operations) during a war?

the U.S. President

How can Congress punish Executive and Judicial Branch officials for committing wrongs?

By holding impeachment hearings and a trial.

In impeachment actions, the _____________ accuses the official of wrongdoing.

House of Representatives

In impeachment actions, the _____________ tries the official.

Senate

What branch of the federal government deals with foreign nations?

Executive Branch

Who can make treaties?

President

Who must approve treaties?

2/3 of Senators present at a meeting

How long can the President serve?

Two 4-year terms (or no more than 10 years if he/she finished another President's term)

When does the Cabinet meet?

at the request of the President