Executive Branch Review

What is an executive order?

• Secretary of state

• The president's chief advisors

• Release from legal punishment

• A rule issued by the president that has the force of law

A heavy penalty (ex.: embargo) placed another country by the U.S. government is an example of what foreign policy tool?

• Treaty

• Humanitarian Aid

• Sanction

• Cabinet

The president's group of advisors is known as the _________.

• Executive order

• Cabinet

• Electoral College

• Secretary of State

How are civil servants selected to serve in the cabinet and regulatory agencies?

• Popular vote

• Electoral College

• Presidential appointment

• Supreme Court appointment

The President is granted the power of leading the military. What is the official title of this presidential role?

• Commander-in-Chief

• Secretary of State

• Chief of state

• Party leader

What does the 12th amendment establish?

• Limits on presidential terms

• Moved the date from March to January

• President chooses a running mate

• Line of presidential succession

The president's chief advisors is know as the _______.

True or False: The Executive Branch is made up of the president and their Cabinet.

• True

• False

The Executive Branch's role is to __________ laws.

Which is NOT an official requirement to be president?

• Previous government service

• Natural born citizen

• At least 35 years old

• Resident in the U.S. for 14 years