Unit 3 - The Executive Branch

3. Federal Elections are always held on a __________.
4. 270 is what you need to ______.
6. The US ________ can serve a max of 2 terms.
9. ________ Primary: voter may vote in either political primary regardless of political affiliation.
11. Leader of his/her political party. Chief of ____.
13. In 1992 Ross Perot was the last strong 3rd __________ candidate we have had.
14. The Election of 1800, forced the creation of the 12th ___________,
15. Suggestion for new Presidential terms length. ___ years.
16. _________ are where registered party members meet to discuss and debate candidates who are running for political office.
18. _______ and New Hampshire are the first two states to hold their primaries.
20. The 22nd Amendment limits the US President to 2 _________.
21. Makes foreign policy and deals with foreign leaders. Chief ______.
24. 538 _______ electoral votes.
25. An order given by the president that has the force of law.
26. 1st cabinet member in line for the Presidency. Sec. of __________.

1. Head of the nations armed forces. ________ in Chief.
2. Advisory body to the President.
5. 25th Amendment describes how this person can take office.
7. Ceremonial head of government. Chief of ____.
8. You must be a __________ born citizen to become president.
10. TN receives ________ electoral votes. How many electoral votes.
12. Presidents retirement _________ per year is $148,000.
15. The US President makes an annual _________ of $400,000.
17. Main criticism of the EC is you can with the _______ vote, but not win the election.
19. _________ are elections to choose party candidates to run for office.
22. If there is no ___________ winner in the Electoral College, the House decides the President.
23. Executes and carries out our nation’s laws. Chief ______.