American Government

The Presidency

Questions
Which Article of the Constitution concerns the executive branch of government?
What are the qualifications for president?
How is the number of Electoral College electors from each state determined?
What does the Office of Management and Budget do?
Where does the president's authority to issue executive orders come from?
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
Why might presidential signing statements be unconstitutional?
What three executive departments existed under George Washington?
How many departments exist now?
What does the national security adviser do?
Key Terms
primary election
caucus
nominating convention
superdelegates
express powers
delegated powers
discretionary powers
recess appointment
impoundment
line item veto
executive order
emergency powers
Bush Doctrine
signing statement
cabinet
civil servant
Executive Office of the President
chief of staff
imperial presidency
unitary executive
executive privilege
impeachment