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.
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1. How many executive departments are part of the federal government, advising the President and implementing policies?
2. What is a primary cause that has led to the imposition of limits on presidential power?
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