The Executive Branch

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Which of the following is a power of the executive branch? Appoints federal judges, Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional, Ratifies treaties, Impeaches and removes judges

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Appoints federal judges

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Which statement describes the Electoral College?

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System to elect the President

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A rule or command the president gives out that has the same power as a law is called

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an executive order.

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The Executive Branch of the United States requires a variety of duties. Which of the following duties would be the primary duty?
- convene both Houses, in case of disagreement
- carry out laws passed by Congress
- receive ambassadors and other public ministers
- give Congress information on the State of the Union

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carry out laws passed by Congress

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What action is taken to formally accuse an official of misconduct in office? Options: habeas corpus, pardon, censure, impeachment

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impeachment

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Which of the following is an example of the president's role as commander in chief? Options: sending troops overseas to support foreign policy decisions, appointing justices to the Supreme Court, issuing an executive order about an administrative problem, granting a presidential pardon

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sending troops overseas to support foreign policy decisions

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Which of the following is in the national executive branch of government? mayor, representative, governor, president

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president

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Which article in the Constitution deals with the Executive Branch?

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ll

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What does the executive branch do?

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enforces the laws

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Who can veto a law? Options: President, Vice President, Mayor, Supreme Court

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President