Executive Branch Exploration

Which of the following is a power of the President of the United States?

• Declare war

• Enact legislation

• Nominate Supreme Court Justices

• Print currency

What is the role of the Cabinet in the Executive Branch?

• To advise the President

• To pass laws

• To declare war

• To interpret laws

What is an executive order?

• A law passed by Congress

• A directive issued by the President that has the force of law

• A decision made by the Supreme Court

• A recommendation from the Cabinet

How can a presidential veto be overridden?

• By a simple majority vote in both the House and Senate

• By a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate

• By a Supreme Court ruling

• By a national referendum

Which of the following is a check on the Executive Branch by the Legislative Branch?

• The power to issue executive orders

• The power to appoint Cabinet members

• The power to impeach the President

• The power to declare war

Who confirms the President's nominations to the Cabinet?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

What can the President do if they disagree with a bill passed by Congress?

• Sign it into law

• Veto the bill

• Ignore the bill

• Amend the bill

Which of the following is NOT a presidential power?

• Granting pardons

• Making treaties

• Levying taxes

• Acting as Commander-in-Chief

How can the Judicial Branch check the power of the Executive Branch?

• By vetoing executive orders

• By declaring executive actions unconstitutional

• By impeaching the President

• By passing legislation

What is the primary function of the Executive Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To fund government programs