US Executive Branch Flashcard

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Which of the following is a power of the President of the United States? Declaring war, Ratifying treaties, Vetoing legislation, Appointing state governors

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Vetoing legislation

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Which agency is responsible for the nation's monetary policy?

Back

Federal Reserve

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What is the primary role of the Vice President of the United States?

Back

Leading the Senate and voting in case of a tie

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Which of the following is a check the legislative branch has over the executive branch? Vetoing legislation, Declaring executive actions unconstitutional, Impeaching the President, Appointing Supreme Court Justices

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Impeaching the President

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Which of the following is a responsibility of the President as Commander-in-Chief? Declaring war, Drafting soldiers, Directing military operations, Ratifying peace treaties

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Directing military operations

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How can the President influence legislation?

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By vetoing bills

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What is a key check the judicial branch has over the executive branch?

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Declaring executive actions unconstitutional

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Which of the following is a duty of the Vice President besides presiding over the Senate?
Options:
Serving as the head of the Department of State,
Acting as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,
Assuming the presidency if the President is unable to serve,
Managing the nation's budget

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Assuming the presidency if the President is unable to serve

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Which agency is tasked with managing and conserving federal land and natural resources? Options: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, National Park Service

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Department of the Interior

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What role does the executive branch play in the appointment of Supreme Court Justices?

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The President appoints Justices, subject to Senate confirmation