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The Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch. The Executive Branch. Relevant Standards of Learning. CE.6 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the national level by a) describing the structure and powers of the national government;

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The Legislative Branch

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  1. The Legislative Branch The Executive Branch

  2. Relevant Standards of Learning • CE.6 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the national level by a) describing the structure and powers of the national government; d) describing the roles and powers of the executive branch. • CE.7The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the state level by a) describing the structure and powers of the state government; d) describing the roles and powers of the executive branch and regulatory boards.

  3. Student objectives • Explain the roles and powers of the executive branch at the national level of government. (CE.6d) • Explain the roles and powers of the executive branch at the state level of government. (CE.7d) • Explain the functions of federal cabinet departments and state regulatory boards. (CE.6a, CE.7a)

  4. List the structure and powers of the national executive branch. • Headed by the president of the U. S., the chief executive of the nation • Executes the laws of the land • Prepares the annual budget for congressional action • Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges • Administers the federal bureaucracy

  5. List four ways that the president influences policymaking. • Proposing legislation during the State of the Union Address • Appealing directly to the people • Approving or vetoing legislation • Appointing officials who carry out the law

  6. Name three parts of the executive branch that interpret and execute laws. • Cabinet departments • Agencies • Regulatory groups

  7. List and describe seven roles of the president. Chief of State Ceremonial head of the national government

  8. List and describe seven roles of the president. Chief executive Head of the executive branch of government

  9. List and describe seven roles of the president. Chief legislator Proposes the legislative agenda

  10. List and describe seven roles of the president. Commander-in-Chief Head of the nation’s armed forces

  11. List and describe seven roles of the president. Chief diplomat Architect of the American foreign policy

  12. List and describe seven roles of the president. Chief of party Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch

  13. List and describe seven roles of the president. Chief citizen Representative of all the people

  14. What are the qualifications to be president of the United States? • At least 35 years of age • Natural born citizen • Have live in the U. S. for at least 14 years

  15. Name three officers of the executive branch of Virginia government. • Governor • Lieutenant governor • Attorney general

  16. What is the length of term for executive officers in Virginia? 4 years

  17. Where are the powers of the governor of Virginia defined? Virginia Constitution

  18. List and describe five roles of the governor of Virginia. Chief of State Ceremonial head of the state government

  19. List and describe five roles of the governor of Virginia. Chief legislator Sets the legislative agenda for Virginia

  20. List and describe five roles of the governor of Virginia. Chief administrator Head of the executive branch of state government charged with carrying out Virginia laws

  21. List and describe five roles of the governor of Virginia. Party chief Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch

  22. List and describe five roles of the governor of Virginia. Commander-in-Chief Head of the national guard within the state

  23. List four parts of the executive branch of Virginia who enforce laws, regulate business, and provide services. • Cabinet secretaries and departments • Agencies • Commissions • Regulatory boards

  24. What is the title of the chief executive at the local level? Mayor

  25. Raise your hand to answer the following questions! Pay attention to how these questions are phrased as these are the types of questions that you will see on future testing.

  26. What is the name of the person who currently appoints cabinet officers and administers the federal bureaucracy?

  27. Barrack Obama What is the name of the person who currently appoints cabinet officers and administers the federal bureaucracy?

  28. What role is the president playing when he calls U. S. troops out of Iraq? Commander-in-Chief

  29. A natural born citizen, 51 years of age, has lived in America from 1995 to the present. Is he eligible to be the president of the United States? Yes!

  30. What level and branch of government is this man? Local Executive

  31. Where is the executive branch of the national government defined? Article II Constitution of the United States of America

  32. Why are people under the age of 35 denied the right to be the president of the United States?

  33. Why are people under the age of 35 denied the right to be the president of the United States? Because the Constitution says so!

  34. Name some good ways to study for a test.

  35. Complete an A to Z sheet and turn it in for 5 bonus points on the test!

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