Flashcards: Executive Power and Leadership — 16 cards

Executive Departments — number?

15 departments lead federal agencies.

Cabinet — role?

Advises the President on policy.

Presidential Powers — example?

Issue executive orders and pardon.

Order of succession — first?

Vice President assumes presidency.

Vice President — main role?

Succession and presiding over Senate.

Limits on power — example?

Judicial review limits executive privilege.

Executive Order — meaning?

Presidential directive with force of law.

Treaty — approval needed?

Requires Senate two-thirds approval.

Presidential term — max?

Two four-year terms.

Qualifications — age?

At least 35 years old.

State & local executives — example?

Maryland Governor, Howard County Executive.

Lame duck period — duration?

From election to inauguration.

National Security Council — purpose?

Advises on military/foreign policy.

Office of Management & Budget — role?

Prepares federal budget, evaluates agencies.

Vice President — presides over?

U.S. Senate sessions.

Executive Privilege — define?

Confidentiality of presidential communications.